The partnerships extend into early education as well. CTE students mentor elementary classes through the district’s Wit and Wisdom literacy program, creating cross-grade connections that inspire younger learners. “We’re aligning education with the workforce,” says Marotta.“Whether students go to college, the trades, or straight into employment, they graduate with options and direction.” COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: LEARNING WITHOUT WALLS For Connolly, building those bridges between school and community is both a professional mission and a personal one. “I grew up here,” she says. “I’ve had relationships in this city for decades. Our work is about bringing people together—the nonprofits, the social services, the local businesses—to meet the needs of families.” That philosophy underpins initiatives like Vacation 265 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12 HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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