The Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies began the new school year Tuesday with 759 students and what the school’s top administrator dubbed a high level of energy.
“There’s an excitement and energy in the building that we haven’t seen since COVID,” said NEAAAT Chief Executive Officer Andrew Harris, referring to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic the past couple of years.
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