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West Vigo High School Selected as Partner School As Part of Rural Early College Network<\/b><\/p>\n

West Vigo H.S. will expand access to advanced coursework through federal grant impacting 11,000 students<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

West Terre Haute, Ind.\u2014West Vigo High School has been selected by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis to be a partner school in the Rural Early College Network (RECN) 2.0 as part of a $10 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Through RECN 2.0, CELL will help 20 rural high schools implement Early College High School programs, providing advanced coursework and increasing the number of students who go on to college.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The RECN project was launched in 2019 through an EIR grant and served 20 schools over six years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RECN 1.0 saw impressive results; <\/span>for the 2022 cohort of RECN 1.0, 75% of Early College High School graduates went to college, compared to a 53% state average.<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

RECN 2.0 will help CELL serve a new cohort of schools and provide support in Early College implementation. Schools will also receive mentorship from another rural high school and collaboration with peer educators to expand advanced coursework and earn Early College endorsement from CELL. RECN 2.0 will expand on RECN 1.0 with the addition of professional development for dual credit teachers and school counselors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Early College is a nationally recognized model enabling students to earn college credit while in high school. Early College programs are proven to improve college-going for students who need additional academic support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Indiana, CELL endorses\u2013or accredits\u2013high-quality Early College High Schools based on their adherence to meeting eight core principles, such as establishing a college-going culture and providing strong student supports. CELL\u2019s Early College work also enables schools to offer the Indiana College Core – a block of 30 general education credits transferable to any state and many private universities – helping schools meet state requirements and giving students a head start on future plans. More than sixty schools are currently recognized as endorsed Early College High Schools.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to partner alongside these fifteen schools through RECN 2.0 to positively impact schools, educators, students and families,\u201d said Janet Boyle, director of the Rural Early College Network at CELL. \u201cIn partnership with our mentor schools, CELL is poised to guide these schools in their Early College program implementation to increase postsecondary options for students.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about RECN, visit <\/span>https:\/\/cell.uindy.edu\/recn<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For media inquiries, please contact Kristin Schalburg\u00a0 at kms3@vigoschools.org.<\/span><\/p>\n

SCHOOL MEDIA CONTACT:<\/b><\/p>\n

Kristin Schalburg<\/span><\/p>\n

812-462-4282<\/span><\/p>\n

kms3@vigoschools.org<\/span><\/p>\n

CELL MEDIA CONTACT:<\/b><\/p>\n

Andrea Fisher, Communications Manager<\/span><\/p>\n

(317) 791-4417<\/span><\/p>\n

fisherae@uindy.edu<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT CELL:<\/b><\/p>\n

The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis bridges the gap between research, policy and practice by delivering innovative, evidence-based education solutions. CELL\u2019s work empowers educators and improves student success in PK-12 and higher education, transforming lives through learning. Learn more: <\/span>cell.uindy.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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