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Buffalo board hears plan for Progressive Pathways Academy to serve overage and undercredited students
Summary
District leaders proposed a Progressive Pathways Academy — an alternative, student‑centered program with extended hours, CTE and GED options, and wraparound supports — aimed at re‑engaging overage, undercredited, or justice‑involved students with a phased launch targeted for 2027–28.
Dr. Renard, presenting the Progressive Pathways Academy (PPA) proposal, told the Buffalo City School District board the plan is intended to “reimagine how we serve some of our district’s most vulnerable students” by offering flexible schedules, competency‑based instruction and embedded mental‑health supports. The plan is a multi‑phase effort that Dr. Renard said grew from six committee meetings and a stakeholder survey of 656 respondents.
The academy would offer extended hours (proposed 8 a.m.–8 p.m.), pathways to high‑school diplomas, GED options, CTE opportunities, dual enrollment and workforce supports. Dr. Renard said the district would…
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