My initial reaction was horror. After some further reflection, however, perhaps there’s something to this idea if community college enrollment is a strict pre-condition to early graduation.
In an experiment that could reshape American secondary education, high schools in eight states will introduce new courses next year, along with a battery of tests for sophomores, that will allow students who pass to get a diploma two years early and immediately enroll in community college.
via New Plan Would Let High Schoolers Graduate Early – NYTimes.com.
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In Winnipeg, MB it is possible to enroll in a High School and get enough credits to be able to graduate by the end of Grade 11. Then they are expected to complete University level courses while still being considered high school students.
I like the idea of accelerated education as long as it is used to challenge students.