Early College Praised at Packed State House Briefing

In two years, 2,300 students have enrolled in Early College programs at 34 high schools and 16 higher education institutions.
Briefing Recap
In two years, 2,300 students have enrolled in Early College programs at 34 high schools and 16 higher education institutions.
Briefing Recap

February 26, 2020

We have awarded nearly $10 million to leading public high school and college educators who have built many of Massachusetts’ pioneering Early Colleges.

More than 100 legislators from across the Commonwealth attended a jam-packed Early College briefing at the State House this week to learn more about these programs.

In a remarkably close alignment of secondary and post-secondary education, Commissioners Jeff Riley and Carlos Santiago described how Early College is central to both of their strategies for helping students graduate truly college and career ready.

Students spoke about their experiences. The common theme was how confident and prepared they felt for college.

“It was really helpful to have the early college experience since my parents cannot tell me about college, especially in the United States…the early college program helped prepare me for success in college while also saving me time and money.”

Anna, Early college alumna and first-year student at salem state university