how to think, how to problem-solve, and how to adapt. Those skills matter in every field.” This liberal-arts philosophy echoes Ben-David’s own educational roots. “A strong foundation in reading, writing, math, science, and the arts makes you better at everything—whether you go into law, medicine, business, or the trades,” he says. “We’re not asking 14-year-olds to decide what they’ll do for the rest that personalizes the search process and tracks application outcomes. But Ben-David insists that the district’s mission goes far beyond helping students get into college. “Yes, over 94 percent of our graduates go to highly competitive two- and four-year colleges,” he says. “But the real goal is to prepare them for whatever comes next—college, career, or life. We teach them 350 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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