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District athletics staff cite higher graduation rates for students in sports, outline partnerships and growth in Unified programs
Summary
Kent SD athletics director told the board that student-athlete graduation rates rose from 84% to 98% in a simple analysis, described partnerships with Kent Parks and Special Olympics funding (~$35,000), and outlined efforts to boost female participation and facilities partnerships.
Brian Smith, Kent School District director of athletics and activities, told the board Tuesday that athletics and extracurricular activities are central to the district’s “Opportunities Plus” approach and said a one‑variable analysis showed students who played sports had a graduation rate increase from 84% to 98%.
Smith described how athletics connects to Career and…
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