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Monroe County highlights STEM accreditation, career certifications and a $200K pledge for IT certificates

Monroe County School Board · December 10, 2024
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District staff told the board about Cognia STEM accreditation progress, an underwater-robotics competition, growth in industry certifications (1,600+ last year), and a Golden Fleece Foundation pledge of more than $200,000 to incentivize IT certifications. The MOVE internship program now places roughly 132 students with local employers.

District STEM and CTE staff updated the board on Dec. 10 on accreditation, student competitions, industry certifications and work-based learning partnerships.

STEM accreditation and programs: STEM coordinator Donna Tedesco described Cognia’s review process and praised district partnerships — notably the Monroe County Education Fund and Project Lead The Way — for…

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