T he Jefferson County, Kentucky, public school district offers its students a unique opportunity to choose the high school that best fits their career interests. Fifteen of the district’s five high schools emphasize different “career themes” ranging from business to performing arts to medical sciences. Students are free to choose the high school that offers the curriculum that most intrigues them. When this unique opportunity also brought the district unique challenges, Sheldon Labs was there to offer unique solutions. As one of the district’s high schools focused on career themes in medical, health, and environmental sciences; Waggener High School needed modern biology and physical science labs that would engage future doctors and scientists. In 2011, school officials

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