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District 211, Harper College launch "College Now" dual-associate program for juniors and seniors
Summary
District 211 presented a new College Now program in partnership with Harper College and neighboring districts that will allow eligible students to earn an associate degree alongside a high school diploma over two years starting in 2026; the board asked questions about capacity, cost, transportation and supports.
Township High School District 211 presented a regional partnership with Harper College and neighboring districts to launch College Now, a two‑year early-college option that will let qualifying juniors and seniors finish high school and graduate with an associate—s degree.
Michelle Napier, District 211 director of college and career readiness, described the program as —an opportunity for students to earn two credentials instead of one— and said national evidence shows early-college programs improve college enrollment and completion. She said the inaugural cohort will begin junior year in fall 2026 and that students must meet readiness benchmarks, including a minimum 2.0 grade-point average…
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