[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   RECOGNIZING CANON CITY HIGH SCHOOL

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2025

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Canon City High 
School in Canon City, Colorado, for their well-deserved recognition by 
the Carnegie Foundation as an innovative school and member of the 
Future of High School Network.
  Canon City High School has established a model of education that 
prioritizes meaningful learning over seat time in the classroom. During 
the 2024-2025 school year, 698 students participated in concurrent 
enrollment, earning over 10,218 college credit hours, and 243 students 
earned industry-recognized credentials in construction management, 
welding, engineering, automotive technology, healthcare, food service, 
and business software. As an additional requirement of the graduation 
process, students must complete an internship with local community 
partners to gain practical experience in a career pathway of their 
choice. It is these types of programs that set the school apart and 
help prepare students to thrive, no matter what they choose to do after 
graduation.
  As one of only twenty-four schools across the Nation to receive this 
recognition, Canon City High School has become a national model of 
public education through its commitment to offer concurrent enrollment, 
industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's 7th Congressional District, it 
is my honor to congratulate this school, staff, administration, and 
board members for this accomplishment and thank them for their 
commitment to our kids and our community.

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