The Alum Rock Union School District has initiated a dual enrollment partnership with San Jose-Evergreen Community College District, allowing eighth-grade students to take college classes this summer. Superintendent German Cerda emphasized the importance of providing equal opportunities to underrepresented students, stating that these classes would not be watered down. Students can gain college credits, with classes focused on engineering and career learning, alongside transport and meals. Research indicates that dual enrollment significantly boosts students' likelihood to persist in higher education.
"Well, you know, this is happening in more affluent areas, districts. Why shouldn't our kids?"
"It builds their confidence, because everybody thinks it's hard, right, it's tough. It's not doable until you actually do it and you're like- 'well it's not that bad.'"
"One, it's very practical because the research supports that students have dual concurrent experience are more likely to maintain enrollment, and achieve a bachelor's degree."
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