Most high schoolers lack classes needed for college. What one school district is doing about it
The vast majority of students in California graduate from high school, but most dont complete the classes needed for admission into the state’s public universities. Black and Latino students are the least likely to finish these courses, known as A thr
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Show Notes
The vast majority of students in California graduate from high school, but most don't complete the classes needed for admission into the state’s public universities.
Black and Latino students are the least likely to finish these courses, known as A through G requirements.
Victor Valley Union High School District is determined to change that.
Guests:
- Aleka Jackson-Jarrell, Coordinator of the Heritage Program, Victor Valley Union High School District
- Emma Gallegos, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource:
- Most California high school seniors shut out of even applying to the state’s universities
- Find out how many seniors finished A-G courses at your high school on this interactive map
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely. This episode was produced by Jennifer Molina.