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Yes looking into the newly released "Exploratory" Junior High classes should be la priority! Who was on this curriculum committee? Have the names ever been released?

As a parent of 2 grown Warwick school graduates it was the business, and tech ed classes that enabled my fellas to develop interests and skills that lead to successful job choices. They were better able to see the reason to sit through a science class, or a math class when they were able to apply those concepts in accounting, home economics, manufacturing or graphics. The application of concepts in real world scenarios is a must for students! I was able to see the projected schedule that was released yesterday and am appalled that music, art time are reduced and the "fluff" classes offered instead of Technology related pre engineering classes. Isn't STEM the thing now? Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. And the classes should be taught by qualified individuals. What department is teaching these classes? Are they graded? What is required? The PARCC SCORES ARE LOW BECAUSE STUDENTS DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ENOUGH CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING! When my children had to research and design solutions in their Drafting class and Tech classes they made connections. these connections lead them to successful careers in the engineering fields. Isn't this what this country needs, engineers? So why aren't we preparing our cities children for 21st century jobs? This world needs more problem solvers! The public should call upon the school committee and the administration and demand something better for their tax dollars and their children!