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Burlington alternative school outlines rapid growth of project-based pathways
Summary
FRC principal Katie told the school board the alternative program expanded from roughly 8 to 56 project-based learning pathways, launched a 23-credit pathway to avoid premature graduation and reported dozens of student completions and near-term graduations since the program's restart.
Katie, principal of the Burlington alternative school (FRC), presented an update to the Burlington Area School District school board on Jan. 12, saying the program has substantially expanded its project-based learning (PBL) offerings and student supports.
"We started the year with about 8 PBLs. We are up to 56," Katie said, describing new pathways in film analysis, fashion design, culinary careers and a green-thumb gardening project. She credited community connections and employer…
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