"Early College, Uneven Gains: Who Benefits Most from Dual Enrollment?"

Students engage with their laptops while a professor teaches in a high school setting. Over 150,000 California teenagers are currently enrolled in dual enrollment courses, allowing them to earn college credits for free. Notably, 80% continue to higher education. Despite concerns from some faculty about academic rigor, programs are expanding rapidly, driven by state investment. Laws promoting dual enrollment have further increased access, particularly benefiting underrepresented students. The initiative aims to make college experiences accessible to all, fostering a more equitable educational landscape.