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ETHS reports record early-college participation, launches new department to expand work-based learning
Summary
Evanston Township High School officials told the board they have record AP and dual-credit participation, rolled out a new Early College and Career Experiences department, and used a platform called School Links to set post‑high‑school goals for nearly all students.
Evanston Township High School administrators presented a year‑end update on early‑college and career readiness on Jan. 13, 2025, reporting record participation in Advanced Placement and dual‑credit coursework, the launch of a new Early College and Career Experiences department, and near‑universal adoption of School Links for post‑high‑school planning.
The presentation, led by district staff and program leads, framed the work as part of the district’s ICAP (Individualized Career and Academic Plan) strategy and the Illinois Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act’s PACE framework. Administrators said early‑college offerings now include AP, dual credit, and a first concurrent‑enrollment certificate delivered at ETHS by Oakton Community College.
School leaders told the board that AP outcomes and dual‑credit enrollments reached new highs. The district reported that 81% of students who took an AP exam last year scored a 3 or higher and that 928 unique students earned scores of 3 or better. AP enrollments and successful scores have increased substantially…
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