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Early College: Progress and Discontents
Case Study

Scaling Dual Enrollment in Rural Communities

April 24, 2023

At a Glance

Dual enrollment is a powerful mechanism to support college readiness and success for high school students across the country. Rural schools provide unique advantages but face distinct challenges in creating effective dual enrollment opportunities for students. This case study examines how three rural schools in Texas addressed three challenges rural schools face: overcoming distance to higher education partners, supporting students in navigating the college environment, and building staff capacity to support dual enrollment.

Contributors
Cydni Burton Program Manager
Anna O'Connor Senior Director
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