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Bentonville presenters highlight Paxton Patterson Career Labs and $85,000 state grant for Gateway and Fulbright programs
Summary
District staff and partner teachers described expansion of Paxton Patterson Career Labs across middle and alternative campuses, citing an $85,000 state grant and Perkins and federal funds; presenters said the labs will increase hands‑on CTE exposure for eighth graders and Gateway students.
District staff and external presenters told the board on April 20 about plans to expand Paxton Patterson Career Labs to Fulbright Junior High and the Gateway Alternative Learning Center for the 2026–27 school year.
Melinda Bunyard introduced the agenda item and Lindsay Hardy, a career and technical education director, explained the benefit of immersive labs that let students experience culinary arts, emergency and fire management…
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