The Burrell School District is working to implement new concepts to improve students’ learning experiences and better prepare them for their future careers.
Melinda Kulick, technology integration coach for the district, said educators are collaborating to learn more about computational thinking, project-based learning and other practices, including redesigning the senior year experience.
She said the district is working to remodel the curriculum for 12th graders so students can partner with companies for career paths they’re interested in.
“That way, students are getting more meaningful experiences,” she said.
Burrell aims to start the voluntary program for seniors next year, Kulick said. Participating students won’t have a traditional schedule, but they will have the “flexibility to be out and in the field, and the ability to do work they need to do on campus,” she…
