Striving for Equitable Completion: Strengthening Dual Enrollment in California

There is increasing momentum across California for doubling down on dual enrollment to increase the number of high school students who have an opportunity to take college courses and earn college credit. Dual enrollment can be particularly beneficial for students who are in low income earning households, students of color, and students who are the first-generation in their family to attend college. As greater investment of time and resources is made into dual enrollment, taking time to understand promising practices and areas to improve equitable implementation is essential.

Supported by Stuart Foundation and in partnership with Career Ladders Project, this brief ventures deeper into conversation with a range of K-12 educators across California to learn more about how equity is being addressed, what is working well, challenges faced, and opportunities to strengthen dual enrollment programs.