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District proposes Education Career Academy to give juniors and seniors classroom experience and local interview pathway

2086128 · January 8, 2025
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Summary

Pennridge presented an Education Career Academy elective offering juniors and seniors up to one credit of classroom observation, practicum and a guaranteed district interview for program completers to encourage local teacher pipelines.

A district presenter described a proposed Education Career Academy that would give high school juniors and seniors hands‑on experience in local elementary and middle schools. The program mirrors the district’s Medical Career Academy structure but is open to both 11th and 12th graders and awards one credit.

The presentational overview said students accepted into the program would complete 90 hours of combined observation, job…

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