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Media teacher reports rapid growth in Westwood Heights media and drone programs
Summary
Media Teacher Jamal Bransford told the Board the district expanded its media program from one class of 10 students in 2023 to six classes serving about 60 students, with middle- and high-school pathways, competitive drone teams, field trips, and plans to add Adobe and safety certifications.
Jamal Bransford, Media Teacher, reported to the Board that the media program launched in 2023 and has expanded to six classes serving roughly 60 students across middle and high school.
Bransford described coursework from news literacy and podcasting at the middle-school level to professional-grade live event production at the high-school level, plus digital photography and advanced broadcast classes. He said student work is published on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, field trips connect students to local colleges and industry sites, and the district fields competitive middle-school and varsity drone teams that have qualified for championships and won awards. Bransford said future goals include Adobe and safety certifications and increased student publications.
