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Valley Central FCCLA students present 'Curious Connections' project promoting hands‑on learning

Valley Central School District Board of Education · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Two Valley Central High School sophomores presented their FCCLA Public Policy Advocate project, reporting measurable gains from hands‑on lessons and urging broader adoption of active learning strategies as they pursue advocacy informed by a draft state bill.

Isabella Sakowski and Rachel Graasier, sophomores at Valley Central High School and members of the school's FCCLA chapter, told the school board they saw clear learning gains after piloting hands‑on lessons across multiple classes.

The students, introduced by FCCLA adviser Jamie Rywalt, described projects including building a…

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