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In three impoverished communities near the Texas-Mexico border, hundreds of parents are following in their children's footsteps. Through the parental engagement program, they engage in education and improve their own opportunities.

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Early college high schools enable students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and up to two years of transferable college credit—tuition free. But that's not all! Discover the other benefits.

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How can we prepare many more young people, especially those from underserved communities, to succeed in college and careers? This first paper in a series explores why 12th grade should tie more closely to the first year of college.

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In an economic era where having a postsecondary credential is required to secure a family-supporting career, too many young people never finish high school, enroll in college, or complete a degree or credential.

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Despite being a national leader in education, Massachusetts has few early colleges. JFF posits that a strong change to state policy would create the perfect atmosphere for bringing this impactful approach to the Bay State.

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Too many high school graduates enter college unprepared for its rigorous study. In order to improve their chance of success, we must consider a new approach to the 12th grade—one that leaves students ready for college and beyond.

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Most students in Bridgeport, Connecticut, come from low-income families, a group that has struggled historically to complete high school and enter college. But through early college pathways, they have a greater chance of success.

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A growing number of young people are taking college courses in high school, as districts work to increase postsecondary readiness and success. A shortage of qualified instructors, however, could slow down expansion of this proven strategy.

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This guide provides state and local policymakers with a clear roadmap for leveraging the Every Student Succeeds Act to support the implementation of early college and dual enrollment in their states and communities.

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For 15 years, early college high schools have raised high school graduation and college success rates for underrepresented students. Now, education leaders nationwide are scaling up early college designs to improve the performance of entire school systems.