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Students tell board magnet, arts and CTE programs build opportunity and community
Summary
At the Jan. 26 hearing, more than a dozen students from CAPA, Carrick and other schools described how magnet and career‑technical programs deepened learning, fostered leadership and provided internships and certifications.
Students from across the district used the public comment period to describe how magnet, arts and career‑technical programs shaped their school experiences and urged the board to preserve equitable access.
"Without magnet programs, I may not have had the opportunity to connect students from across the city," Amalia, a senior at CAPA, said, arguing that magnet programs help nurture empathy and collaboration. Matteo D'Annunzio, another CAPA senior, highlighted faculty with professional arts experience and internships that led to post‑graduation opportunities.
Other students described student envoy and leadership work. Gethin Beatt, an eighth‑grade envoy at Greenfield K–8, said envoy activities like spirit weeks and "Littles to Middles" build confidence and help younger students learn from older peers. Brennan S., now a ninth grader at Alderdice, urged supports to reduce fights and maintain a welcoming school climate.
Students also emphasized career and technical education as a pathway to jobs and certifications. Mario Germany said Carrick's CTE offerings (health technology, culinary arts, carpentry, computer technology) give students industry skills and sometimes industry certifications that can complement or replace state testing requirements.
Speakers asked the board to protect teachers, program funding and equitable access if the district faces budget pressures. No district action was taken during the hearing; comments will be added to the public record.
