USDE Secretary Arne Duncan to Visit Aurora Public Schools

NEWS RELEASE # 45
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2012

WHAT: USDE Secretary Arne Duncan to Visit Aurora Public Schools
WHEN: February 28, 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Vista PEAK Preparatory School, 24500 East 6^th Avenue 80018

USDE Secretary Arne Duncan to Visit Aurora Public Schools
APS to Host Roundtable Discussion

Aurora Public Schools is pleased to host U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan for a roundtable discussion focusing on APS Academic and Career Pathways. The discussion will feature APS parents, students, staff, community members and pathway partners.

APS Academic and Career Pathways provide students with rigorous curricula connected with focused, hands-on, relevant learning that prepares them for higher education and the workforce. Pathways are designed to: 

• Prepare students for college and careers with university credits, industry certificates, and associate's degrees
• Engage students through career exploration and relevant core academics
• Position students to compete globally for high-demand, high-skill, high-paying careers

Studies show that students with coursework related to career goals tend to have higher educational aspirations and higher self-esteem. On average, students who set career goals are more satisfied with their education than students who are indecisive about their future careers. APS has developed four Academic and Career Pathways: 

• Arts and Communication
• Business
• Health Sciences
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Media may join USDE Secretary Duncan and his special guests as they discuss APS Academic and Career Pathways. Due to security protocol, please arrive by 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 28
12:30 p.m.
Vista PEAK Preparatory School
24500 East 6^th Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80018

 

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information