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BPS outlines postsecondary strategy: early college growth, CTE expansion and new transition program for older special‑education students
Summary
Boston Public Schools described efforts to restore and expand postsecondary connections after pandemic declines—reporting a 54% immediate college‑entry rate for recent graduates, plans to grow early college and CTE participation and a new transition program for 18–22 special‑education students.
Boston Public Schools told the City Council it is rebuilding and expanding postsecondary pathways after pandemic setbacks, with plans to increase early college access, grow career and technical education participation and open a centralized transition program for older special‑education students.
Why it matters: Postsecondary outcomes drive graduation supports, district partnerships and program investments. Expanded early college and career pathways aim to improve college completion and workforce placement for students who historically had lower postsecondary persistence.
Key points - Immediate college entry and recovery: Marsha (Marcia) Ennis Mitchell reported BPS immediate college enrollment at about 54% for…
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