the small-community atmosphere. The result is a culture where institutional decisions accommodate collective values rather than top-down mandates, particularly important in a hamlet where 98% of residents are U.S. citizens and families tend to stay long-term. PREPARING STUDENTS FOR TOMORROW’S WORKPLACE The shift from college-as-default to career-informed education marks a significant pivot in how Mount Sinai approaches student preparation. “We always have college nights. That has always been the standard, but now we are looking at adding in career opportunities for students to get a sense of the different careers out there,” Dr. Criscione says. The district is planning career evenings that expose students to employment pathways that do not necessarily require four-year degrees, acknowledging an economic reality that many families already understand. 282 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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