$1.175 Million Grant Awarded to PUSD

Submitted by Barbara House on June 29, 2009 – 9:34 am
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The Pasadena Unified School District announced that it was awarded a $1.175 million grant to implement a “comprehensive high school reform strategy” for students throughout PUSD.

PUSD is one of six California school districts selected by ConnectEd: the California Center for College and Career, to receive the grants, funded by The James Irvine Foundation.

The funds, which are part of the California Multiple Pathways District Initiative, will be used to establish ten pathway programs organized around career themes or industry sectors.

“This grant provides a unique opportunity to transform the learning environment in our high schools and broaden post-secondary opportunities for all students,” said Superintendent Edwin Diaz. “Multiple pathways offer a promising approach to reduce dropout rates, raise student achievement, and help kids realize their college and career aspirations.”

Read the Original Story – PUSD Awarded $1.175 Million Grant | Pasadena Now

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