At a Glance |
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| Among the existing academic pathways, Arizona’s primary emphasis has been on Tech Prep and career development. In addition to the Tech Prep program, the state has created Joint Technical Education Districts to strengthen the connection to the college setting. Arizona has a high dropout rate (around 50%) and a low college attendance rate (around 25%). As a result, the state is interested in constructing new pathways such as charter schools, career academies, and High Schools That Work. The Achieving College Education (ACE) program seeks to seamlessly transition students from high school to the community college to a four-year institution. Both the GEAR UP and TRIO programs attempt to connect local communities to the surrounding colleges. |
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