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Pilot academies at Caroline High report early wins on attendance and discipline; board seeks expanded business partnerships
Summary
District leaders presented a mid‑year update on the Achieve 2027 academies pilot at Caroline High School, reporting declines in chronic absenteeism and major discipline referrals and outlining plans for business sponsorships and credentialing pathways.
District leaders presented a mid-year update on the Achieve 2027 academies pilot at the Jan. 13 school board meeting, describing three academies — Leads (leadership and service), STARS (skills trade and applied resource solutions) and EDGE (entrepreneurship and technology) — and early student outcomes.
Dr. Connolly, principal and academy lead, said the academies align career pathways and credentials to student interests and local workforce needs: "Students in this pathway may earn their CNA certification, their ASE certification, Certiport, as well as enroll in dual…
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