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Santiago Charter students describe early college credits as program expands
Orange Unified School District Board of Education · January 23, 2026
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Summary
Santiago Charter Middle School students and principal told the board their dual‑enrollment program will yield over 700 transferable college credits by June 2026; student speakers described academic and financial benefits and trustees praised the program as a model.
Principal Ashley Pedrosa presented Santiago Charter Middle School’s dual‑enrollment program to the Orange Unified School District board on Jan. 22, and several students described how earning college credits in middle school is shaping college and career planning.
Pedrosa said the…
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