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Region 1, South Texas College outline plans to restore adult high‑school program and workforce pathways
Summary
Education leaders asked San Benito ISD and the city to partner on reopening an 18–26 adult high‑school diploma program modeled on a successful Region 1 initiative, with college and trade pathways and supports such as childcare and targeted outreach to re‑engage students who dropped out during the pandemic.
Representatives from Region 1 and South Texas College on Wednesday urged San Benito leaders to revive an adult high‑school model that issues high‑school diplomas (not GEDs) and pairs classroom work with college credit and industry certifications.
Dr. King, who said he launched the model in 2007 and later helped other South Texas districts reopen similar programs, described an approach he called “Countdown to 0” that targets 18‑ to 26‑year‑olds who left school before graduating. “We graduated in 12 years almost 3,000 18 to 26 year olds,” he said, and argued the model reduces crime, improves school discipline and provides job training opportunities.
The program as described would be district‑run, operate on a half‑day…
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