State of the District: Citrus County reports higher graduation rate, targets to offset state grading scale changes District presentation showed enrollment of 15,053, a 4-year graduation rate rise from 92% to 94%, gains in several school grades, and cautioned that a new state "escalator" grading scale will raise the bar for maintaining a district B; staff outlined third-grade FAST outcomes, algebra initiatives, acceleration/dual-enrollment expansions and AI classroom pilots.

Citrus County's schools are on the rise, but new state grading rules mean maintaining that hard-fought B will be tougher than ever!

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Advisory board backs WTC aviation maintenance program, agrees to letters of support and quarterly briefings The Citrus County Aviation Advisory Board voted to support WTC’s proposed Airframe & Powerplant program, agreed to draft letters of support to the Board of County Commissioners and the school board, and requested quarterly briefings as the college pursues FAA certification and funding.

Exciting news for aspiring aviation professionals: WTC's new Airframe & Powerplant program could take flight by August 2027, paving the way for high-paying careers in aviation maintenance!

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Advisory board hears pitch for county A&P school; panel asks for full December presentation Board members discussed a proposal to develop an airframe-and-powerplant (A&P) training program in partnership with Lecanto Technical College and industry consultant Jason Busey. The board asked for a preparatory meeting and scheduled a formal presentation for Dec. 11.

A groundbreaking airframe-and-powerplant training program could soon launch in Citrus County, promising students a pathway to high-paying jobs right out of high school!

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Citrus County Educational Foundation reports over $600K in direct student program funding Foundation highlights community support and funding impact on Citrus County students and programs.

Citrus County's commitment to education shines as local initiatives secure over $600K in funding, empowering students and strengthening community bonds!

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