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Clarkston board discusses student‑led home‑build pilot for construction‑tech program
Summary
Administrators and construction‑tech instructors proposed a pilot to acquire a nearby home for students to renovate or rebuild as part of the district’s trades program. The board expressed support and asked administrators to develop formal policies and a timeline; property acquisition would require separate board approval.
District instructors outlined a proposal to identify and acquire a nearby home that high‑school construction‑tech students could renovate or rebuild as a long‑term, hands‑on learning project.
Mr. Goring (speaker 16) described the proposal’s educational benefits — combining shop work, on‑site projects and community partnerships — and suggested three selection criteria: value for student learning, location and community impact. He said the program has…
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