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PSJA highlights early-college 'wall-to-wall' model, $96M in family savings and new PEK industry partnerships
Summary
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD officials described a districtwide, "wall-to-wall" early college model that offers free dual-credit courses, summer TSI prep and internships; South Texas College data cited PSJA families saved over $96 million in dual-credit costs from 2013—2025.
PSJA Tri-City Talks podcast host Claudia interviewed Dr. Linda Uribe, the district's executive officer for college readiness, about PSJA's early college programs, summer offerings and a new PEK designation from the Texas Education Agency.
Dr. Uribe said PSJA treats "every single student that walks into any of our high schools" as an early college student, contrasting PSJA's districtwide, wall-to-wall model with other districts that limit early college to small cohorts. "It doesn't matter where you're coming from, who you are," she said, describing free access to college courses, textbooks, transportation, advisement and tutoring.
The district and South Texas College provide dual credit on PSJA…
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