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A new report suggests that the “12” in K-12 education may be unnecessary for nearly a quarter of high school students. The report introduces two accelerated pathways for college-ready juniors that it says would provide meaningful access to full-time, college-level coursework, while generating savings for students, families, and the state.
Nearly 850,000 high school juniors currently qualify for one of these “Fast Track” pathways, 30 percent of whom come from low-income families, the report says. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, fast-track pathways empower students and families to make a choice that best meets students’ academic, financial, and personal needs.