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Dr. Mays says Alief early-college program helps students earn associate degrees; counselors available districtwide
Summary
In a brief Q&A, Dr. Mays told student Isabelle that Alief's early-college model is producing more associate-degree graduates and that the district provides on-campus counselors and rotating mental-health counselors, led by Dr. Alvia Baldwin, to support students taking college-level courses.
Dr. Mays said Alief's early-college model is helping more students leave high school with associate degrees, giving them options to enter the workforce or continue toward a bachelor's degree.
"So I think the biggest thing is, of course, more students graduating with associate degrees," Dr. Mays said. "When you come out of high school with that associate degree, guess what? You're saving money and you get a chance to make a couple decisions." He added the district is pursuing expanded dual-credit arrangements with partners such as Houston Community College to increase access.
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