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Students from city high schools tell Springfield School Committee their schools give them second chances and career pathways
Summary
Dozens of students from Springfield Public Schools addressed the committee, describing hands-on pathways, college credits, leadership programs and English-language supports. Speakers praised staff and programs and asked the committee to continue funding and support for student opportunities.
Dozens of students from Springfield Public Schools addressed the School Committee Monday evening, describing programs that they say helped them graduate, earn college credit and prepare for careers.
"Commerce now feels like a second family to me," said Jaden Santiago, a senior at the High School of Commerce, as he thanked the committee for supporting internships, staff and extracurricular activities that helped him succeed.
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