School district experiments with new approach — experiential learning in a big way

"A lot of these kids are what are traditionally called the back-row boys and girls. Now they are right up front."

“It’s important the rest of their life, no matter what they do,” Hurley said. “If they can come out with those types of skills, we’ve been successful.”

Heather Richards

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