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Texas providing funding for dual credit classes

This YouTube clip highlights recent changes from the Texas Legislature to fund dual credit courses.  Heretofore, students were responsible to paying the full per credit cost to take dual credit courses.  See the video HERE Read More

A new report on the policy implications of College in High School in New York was just released – July, 2023

The State of NY has a rich history of leading program development and delivery of college credits for secondary students, but it lacks a formal policy governing program purpose and function for dual enrollment programs.  In this report by the College in High School Alliance poses recommendations to correct the gap in policy governance.  The report is linked to a 2020 report that provides significant detail on program elements and outcomes.  the link to the policy recommendations and earlier reports […] Read More

Research Development Grants – NACEP call for proposals for 2023-2024

      CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2023-2024 Research Development Grants The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Research Commission is seeking proposals for research grants focused on research on dual and concurrent enrollment programs.  Successful proposals will be funded between $500 – $2,000 in a research grant. Preference will be given to grant proposals that address policies, practices, and topics that are of contemporary relevance and interest to the NACEP Board and NACEP Research Commission, including (listed in alphabetical […] Read More

Federal Legislators weighing in on access to dual enrollment in early college programs

This is a bi-partisan interest in congress that looks to make college more accessible and affordable by kick starting college in High School.  This is a — click here for the article — short article, but important to show legislative support for dual credit programming across the country Read More

Access to dual credit opportunities for Rhode Island’s differently abled students is highlighted in this report

Rhode Island programing and policy drivers, including access and funding elements are summarized HERE Within the summary, you can also find reports and state resources that lead to an intentional system of inclusion and access avenues, along with student learning and education/career tracks to support student success. Read More

Imroving Minnesota’s Dual Enrollment Funding Systems – March 2023

This research conducted by the College in High School Alliance in partnership with the Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership’s Dual Credit Working Group focused on funding logic, built-in disincentives, and limited access challenges.  Remedies look to legislative support and funding for pilot sites to test the legacy underwriting inhibitors and access issues.   the research report can be found HERE Minnesota has a rich and proud history of dual credit programing that needs to appreciate its current state, including systemic barriers that have […] Read More

Best Practice for elevating a high school academic experience through dual credit

this article carried in Education Next and written by Wayne D’Orio portrays a great demonstration of the upside and outcomes of concurrent credit course offerings, where the relationship of a school district and a credit (granting/receiving) institution is key.  Bringing College into High Schools – Education Next Read More

New JFF Resource on Career Pathways Includes Dual Enrollment

Dear members of the College in High School Alliance, I am writing to share a new resource which has just been released by JFF’s Policy Leadership Trust, entitled No Dead Ends: How Career and Technical Education Can Provide Today’s Youth With Pathways to College and Career Success. One of the principles discussed is to expand intentional dual enrollment experiences for students. High-quality career and technical education (CTE) programs represent an effective way to provide young adults with an educational experience that […] Read More

Introduction to Teaching Concurrent Enrollment Grant

The Introduction to Teaching Concurrent Enrollment Grant competition is now  available on the competitive grants page on the MDE website.  Grant funding is available for grants under the Postsecondary Education Options (PSEO) program to support programs that will increase and diversify the teacher workforce in the State of Minnesota. Grant funds are available to eligible applicants to develop or expand Introduction to Teaching Concurrent Enrollment Programs that encourage secondary school students, especially American Indian and students of color, to pursue teaching, […] Read More