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Falling Into Disrepair

CRLS struggles to revamp its unique vocational-technical education program

He submitted a list of equipment along with his recommendations to district administrators yesterday, and says he's hopeful for success.

"I bet you we get this new equipment," Lividoti says.

Stepping Up or Scaling Back

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D'Alessandro has suggested scaling back vocational education at CRLS and offering courses in just three to five trades--down from the current eight offerings.

She says she still sees a place for vo-tech at the high school and is "committed" to bringing programs in hotel management, biotechnology and information technology.

"We have an opportunity to make this very special for kids," she says of technical classes. "There's a large majority that need this for the trades they want to go into."

But Lividoti disagrees. Unless CRLS continues to offer classes in at least five technical areas, the state will not offer certification, he says.

He adds that trades currently taught at CRLS offer students relatively lucrative careers once they graduate.

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