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Taking College Classes in High School Keeps Low Income Kids on Track - Education - GOOD

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Taking College Classes in High School Keeps Low Income Kids on Track



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Dual high school/college programs that shorten the time it takes to earn a high school diploma and let students earn up to two years of college credit for free are growing in popularity. But the programs have more benefits than just saving cash-strapped families money. A new study from California's Community College Resource Center says students from low-income communities who participate in dual programs reap significant academic benefits.
The three-year study looked at eight joint programs between 21 high