students learn barista skills, inventory control, and point-of-sale operations. “It’s boosted breakfast participation and turned into a business lab,” says Assistant Superintendent Catie Spruill. Just as important: internships. A dedicated coordinator places juniors and seniors according to their goals—airport, aquarium, Coastal Studies Institute, the Visitors Bureau, a funeral home, the hospital, town finance offices, hair salons, radio, real estate.“There are two wins,” Castillo says.“You either fall in love with a field—or you learn it isn’t for you before you spend time and money on it.” Students also sit at the table. Two from each high school serve as Board of Education members (six total), rotating three per meeting. When policy intersects with student life, the board can ask a student directly how it lands. “That voice changes our decisions,” Basnight says. And none of this dilutes academics. Dare’s schools Better Better Better Skills. Jobs. Future. Skills. Jobs. Future. Register today to 252-335-0821 albemarle.edu Transform Your Tomorrow! Transform Your Tomorrow! https://t.ly/9BCrz 250 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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