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Teachers and students describe AVID’s role in college readiness at Carmel Unified board meeting

Carmel Unified School District Board of Education · February 25, 2026
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Summary

AVID teachers and a student described how the Advancement Via Individual Determination program supports first-generation and underrepresented students through tutorials, college trips and sustained mentoring; the presentation was informational and no board action was taken.

At a Carmel Unified School District board meeting, AVID teachers Aubrey Powers, Mark Stafford and Bridget Randazzo described the Advancement Via Individual Determination program and its role in preparing students for postsecondary pathways. The presentation included student testimony and examples of program activities.

The teachers said AVID helps students complete A–G requirements, develop study skills and build college application competencies. "We fill the role of…

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