Aila Courtenay, a second grader at Woodland Elementary School, inspects her Swiss chard that is ready to plant. The school offers a STEM environmental science program, which includes 23 raised garden beds, fruit trees and an acquatic garden containing tilapia. (Photo Phil Mosier)
Montclair Elementary School in Brookhaven, considered a chronically failing school, is on the list for a possible state takeover if the Opportunity School District amendment is approved. (Photo Phil Mosier)