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District proposes new CTE courses, revises world language credit path and removes journalism from course catalog
Summary
District leaders presented proposed 2025–26 high‑school course changes including new CTE additions (EMT, computer science pathway, gaming and repair), revised college credit distribution in world languages and the removal of journalism from the catalog pending a revised ELA‑aligned offering.
DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth Public School District presented proposed changes to secondary course offerings for 2025–26 on Jan. 14, including several career and technical education (CTE) additions and adjustments to how college credits are awarded in world language sequences.
Director Danette Sebo and curriculum leaders described new and renamed courses they want included in the catalog: a computer science pathway that will house computer maintenance and repair and gaming/design courses; ProStart‑aligned culinary courses (renamed to match certification); interscholastic officiating (an online/field‑based pathway for prospective sports officials); and the potential addition of EMT 1 and 2 as part of a health‑care pathway, subject to external licensure and community partnership requirements. Sebo said partners such as local hospitals and fire/EMS organizations have been engaged to develop classroom and work‑based learning opportunities.
The district also outlined a change in how it offers college credits for world languages: instead of two 1,200‑level college courses attached to a fifth‑year class, the district proposes distributing 4 college credits at year 3 and 4 credits at year 4 (an 1,100 and 1,200 pairing). Staff said the shift will expand college‑credit access to more students and avoid relying on small cohorts that complete a fifth year. Officials said students already holding personal finance or language credits will have those count toward requirements and that dual‑credit (CITS) arrangements will be phased to maintain options while teacher credentialing is addressed.
Administrators also proposed removing a dedicated ninth‑grade geometry label and simply offering “Geometry” to provide scheduling flexibility; they said ninth‑grade access to geometry remains available. The district proposed removing a journalism course from the catalog because it currently carries a stipend and does not align cleanly to state standards; curriculum staff charged the ELA implementation committee with designing a standards‑aligned course that retains similar student experiences where appropriate.
Board members asked how new offerings will be scheduled and whether staff capacity exists for new CTE courses. Leaders said most proposed CTE programs can be delivered with current staff or through community partners; EMT program startup would require outside instructors and certification partnerships. The district plans registration in February and will finalize offerings based on student requests and registration volumes.
