Superintendent emphasizes career readiness, technical programs and experimentation in schools

Oct 17, 2024

A superintendent said the district is prioritizing career-readiness and innovation, citing "off the charts" enrollment at a regional technical school and a work program that employed a special‑needs student; the speaker urged giving educators room to experiment.

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The superintendent said the district is sharpening its focus on preparing students for both the workforce and higher education, citing repeated feedback from employers and university leaders that "students are not as adequately prepared for the business world and the university world as they could be." The speaker added that they serve on a university board and as superintendent of record for the regional technical school, where "enrollment is off the charts."

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