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District reports rapid growth in dual-credit options; Running Start summer funding may see state cut
Summary
The Yakima School District reported strong growth in dual-credit participation — 51% of high school students took at least one course in 2425 — and described partnerships with Yakima Valley College, Central Washington University and others. Presenters said a legislative proposal could reduce Running Start summer funding, affecting summer course availability.
Bonnie, the district presenter on March 2, told the Yakima School District board that dual-credit participation has expanded substantially in recent years and described multiple pathways for students to earn college credit while in high school. "More than half of our Yakima School District students are earning college credit while in high school," Bonnie said.
She presented participation figures the district is tracking: a 4-year graduation rate of 83.4 percent for the 2425 school year and, notably, that 51 percent of high school students completed at least one dual-credit course during 2425. Bonnie credited district high school administrators and partners for expanding access through Running Start, CTE dual credit, college-in-high-school…
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