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Methuen explores expanding early‑college pathways with UMass Lowell, Northern Essex and Mary Mac
Summary
Acting Superintendent Dr. Lisa Golovski told the committee the district is pursuing expanded early‑college options (UMass Lowell RTAP apprenticeship, Northern Essex dual‑enrollment) to give students potential to earn college credits or an associate degree while in high school and to create teacher pipelines; grant funding and program staffing are key constraints.
Acting Superintendent Dr. Lisa Golovski updated the Methuen School Committee on outreach to higher‑education partners, saying the district has discussed multiple pathways with Mount Ida ("Mary Mac"), UMass Lowell and Northern Essex Community College.
Dr. Golovski described two separate but complementary ideas: an apprenticeship/applied teacher pathway promoted by UMass Lowell (RTAP) that helps paraprofessionals complete an undergraduate degree while working, and a Northern Essex designation that could…
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