Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

based learning opportunities for learners, offering a diverse range of experiences to equip them for future academic and career paths. Bearup highlights the district’s collaboration with the Kent Intermediate School District,providing CTE programs that integrate skill-based experiences into the curriculum, leading to certifications. Additionally, students can opt for dual enrollment in community colleges, earning credits and even associate degrees within a five-year high school program.“We have kids who take a lot of AP classes, computer science as an example, that provides opportunities, and at the same time, they’re able to capture credits, and by the time they graduate, they’ll have almost enough credits or enough credits that they could have an Associate’s and have a nice boost. Parents love that because it saves money,” he describes. Bearup shares the district’s commitment to bringing relevant opportunities to students, including partnerships with Kent County for satellite programs. 268 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01