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High school seniors honored across two graduation ceremonies, including nine students who earned Associate degrees before high school graduation
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Nine seniors from Paterson Public Schools are reaching a remarkable milestone this week: earning their associate degrees from Passaic County Community College (PCCC) – a full month before receiving their high school diplomas. The students will walk across the stage at PCCC’s main campus in Paterson this Wednesday, May 21st.
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Paterson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Laurie W. Newell, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rodney A. Henderson, and Commissioners of the Paterson Board of Education convened on Saturday, May 31st to continue their vital work on developing the district’s Strategic Framework that will span the years 2025 to 2030. The board retreat was held at John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson.
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