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Board hears proposed 2026 program of studies with expanded CTE and dual-enrollment partnerships
Summary
Dr. Lacks asked the board to consider a January vote on a proposed program of studies that would add teacher-recommended support classes (Algebra/Geometry Concepts), new CTE courses (Photography 1–2, Advertising Design), Health Assisting Careers to replace Nursing Aide 2, and dual-enrollment partnerships including a Teacher Career Academy and a Forestry Technology Academy with Southside Virginia Community College.
The Mecklenburg County School Board heard a proposal to expand course offerings and career-technical partnerships for the next school year during its regular meeting. Dr. Lacks, presenting the instructional update, asked the board to consider a vote on the program of studies in January and outlined several additions and changes aimed at supporting students, particularly those with disabilities.
Dr. Lacks said the division would rename some advanced-track middle-school course titles to align with state accreditation language, and proposed two support courses — Algebra Concepts and Geometry Concepts — that would be…
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