The system will be accompanied by competency-based approaches to instruction and learning aimed at preparing students to enroll in a higher educational institutional institution or begin the pursuit of a career. Bourn stressed that PACE will provide several benefits for students, foremost among them less standardized testing and more instructional time. Bourn replied that that before seeking to participate in the program, the teachers were consulted and responded positively. School Superintendent Brendan Minnihan said that the initiative would have no significant impact on the district budget. The program is expected to begin with the 2017-2018 school year.

Source: Daily Sun February 23, 2017 05:48 UTC