New opportunities at SA
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August 23, 2023

New opportunities at SA

By Mon Valley Independent

By LIAM BELAN

lbelan@yourmvi.com

The South Allegheny School District is hoping to provide a safe, comfortable atmosphere for students with some unique education options when class begins Thursday. This year, students will be able to start the district’s innovative aviation program while a cybersecurity program will be open to join throughout middle and high school. Superintendent Dave McDonald explained that eighth-graders enrolling in the cybersecurity curriculum will be the first students eligible for the four-year, CompTIA-certified program that will earn them an important industry certification.

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