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Who pays costs related to Dual Enrollment; Ohio’s College Credit Plus Programing may be shifting costs to cover books

We typically do not refer readers to content that requires a subscription, but thought this one Who should pay for textbooks? is an exception because it deals with the cost side of the equation — a dimension of dual enrollment that doesn’t get much coverage in media. Costs associated with program participation are likely to become more of a policy issue as dual enrollment continues to grow in leaps and bounds…success in dual enrollment participation will stretch legislative budgets for underwriting […] Read More

Short report on parents reaction to funding cuts proposed for dual enrollment programing in Florida

This is a very brief local news channel coverage of parents reactions to proposed cuts in DE funding that confirms constituent support for dual enrollment that is directed at state legislators.. Read More

Dual Enrollment reviewed with an emphasis on equity/access and the impact of Covid on DE programing

This is a comprehensive look at equity and access to dual enrollment programing with an additional assessment of how the Covid pandemic program accommodations fared relative to program outcomes.   the research done by Matt S. Giani, Shruti Khandekar and Jennifer Porter and its Abstract can by viewed at Sage Journals at Access, Supports, and Performance in Dual Enrollment: A COVID-19 Case’s Implications for Equity Read More

A comprehensive review of post-secondary options for secondary students, including dual enrollment

This is a great guide to advising students and parents about pathways to post-secondary credentials, credits and occupational careers.   This paper was written by Alex Perry at Foresight Law + Policy and the College in High School Alliance, in collaboration with Andrea Johnson at Foresight Law + Policy. Read More

From the State of California – a good summation of the pluses, minuses, costs and compromises of Dual Enrollment

California – like many states across the country – is experiencing a tremendous growth rate, given state funding support, positive community college enrollment impacts and increased student participation and reach.  But, it also experiences the challenges of equitable access to rural student populations, limits to funding and a cautious post-secondary faculty who question teacher qualifications and program rigor over a singular focus on increasing dual enrollment among all high school populations.  See the reporting at Dual Enrollment in California  Read More

Education Northwest published a brief on innovative faculty partnered teaching models for Dual Enrollment

In this brief, the authors (Michelle Hodara, Erin Weeks-Earp and Sam Riggs) describe three unique approaches to solving the shortage of dual enrollment certified teachers in Oregon.  The full Brief can be found via this webpage LINK  The authors do a great job of defining the issues related to supply and demand for dual enrollment and detailing innovative models of engagement of teachers (school districts) and university or college faculty in partnered teams to deliver programing while meeting faculty credentialing . Read More

A short, but promising news bite on successful dual enrollment stats from North Carolina

Dual Enrollment numbers are on the rise in North Carolina.  this News Brief form NPR hits positive upticks in enrollment numbers for students taking dual enrollment course work. Read More

Nebraska is considering legislation to fund dual enrollment as Covid funding runs out

This short ARTICLE from the NEBRASKA EXAMINER describes the benefits and impacts of dual enrollment programs in the State of Nebraska with a focus on testimonials and funding needs to sustain the programs beyond current Covid funding. Read More

This longitudinal study focused looks at the class of 2011 from one metro region in Texas to look at the longer term financial impact of participating in dual enrollment

This Report from the Annenberg Institute, EdWorkingPaper No. 25-1137 looks to quantify the personal financial impact of students who have participated in dual enrollment.  It looks at financial – earning capacities over a period of time (12 years after high school).  In a period of educational policy scrutiny, this report helps to shed light on the economic outcomes for student populations that experience dual enrollment programming. Read More

Who pays for Dual Enrollment? This report from College in High School Alliance covers the primary structure options used by the 50 states

This Report,  Funding for Equity: Designing State Dual Enrollment Funding Models to Close Equity Gaps, provides a funding logic for three different structures:  1. the State pays, 2.  A combination of State and District pays and 3. the District pays.  Equity or access to dual enrollment is clearly tied to funding structures, which are further tied to underlying funding structure for K-12.   Read More