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Students to mentor younger peers as Ossining expands high‑school science research program
Summary
A student-led proposal will expand Ossining High School's award-winning science research program into middle grades using cross-age mentorship, staff professional development and partner events; the district plans to pilot mentorship meetups and integrate the initiative with equity goals.
A student presenter told the Board of Education on Dec. 3 that Ossining will expand its science-research program to include younger students through one-on-one mentorship from high‑school researchers and targeted professional development for staff.
Owen, a liaison for the initiative, said the program aims to expose students in grades 5 through 8 to scientific inquiry and research habits earlier, connecting them with OHS juniors and…
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