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ixth-graders in Marli Oliver's class at Highlands Middle School recently completed a unit on careers, where they researched various career paths, skills, and requirements. We spoke to a few students about their future dreams and how this unit helped shape those ideas.

    Shane Keasey wants to become an archaeologist because he's always been fascinated by the past, especially dinosaurs and ancient human creations. The career unit helped him learn more about the profession and its demands, including travel and long working hours. He was surprised to discover that archaeologists can earn up to $30 an hour.

    Teyanna Broyles aspires to be a real estate agent because she enjoys designing and remodeling spaces. She learned through the unit that becoming a licensed real estate agent requires some college training and an associate degree, which she feels confident about achieving.

    Jeannie Reckner dreams of becoming a civil engineer, driven by her passion for construction and making a positive impact on communities. The career unit helped her realize how civil engineers can contribute to environmental sustainability, such as building bridges and infrastructure. She believes the math skills she's learning will be essential in engineering and is determined to attend MIT, despite its challenging admissions process.