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Students and staff showcase Mineola pos;s "Know Thyself" curriculum and career pathways
Summary
High-school leaders and students presented a five-year "Know Thyself" English curriculum tied to career pathways (education, computer science, cybersecurity, health care, engineering and business). The district said 527 students are enrolled in pathways and students reported industry certifications and dual-enrollment credits.
High-school administrators and students told the Mineola Board on March 26 how the district pos;s "Know Thyself" English curriculum feeds into college-and-career pathways that students may pursue in grades 10-12.
Principal Rory Parnell described the curriculum as a sequence of grade-level units that use academic writing and self-assessment to help students identify strengths, interests and potential career or college paths. "These five years in high school are incredibly pivotal years in a student's academic journey and also in their personal journey," Parnell said,…
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