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Forney ISD outlines Opportunity Central expansion, reports growth in dual-credit and industry credentials
Summary
At its regular meeting the Forney ISD Board heard a comprehensive "Future Ready" update from Chief of Innovation and Information Robin Pierce outlining growth at the district's Opportunity Central (OC): more dual-credit enrollment, rising industry certification counts, and expanded student-run enterprises and community classes.
The Forney Independent School District Board of Trustees heard a detailed "Future Ready" update from Robin Pierce, chief of innovation and information, during the board's regular meeting. Pierce said Opportunity Central (the OC) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are expanding dual-credit offerings, industry certifications and community-facing programs.
Pierce told the board the district now has more than 1,200 students taking at least one dual-credit course, up from just over 1,000 last year, and that the district estimates parents have saved $818,179 in tuition and instructional resource costs through dual-credit offerings the district pays for. She said the district expects…
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