The High Schoolers Graduating with College Degrees
Thousands of North Carolina high school students are earning college credits and degrees before graduation. Durham Public Schools aims for 25% of its graduates to hold an associate's degree by 2028.
Thousands of N.C. students are getting college credits, professional certifications, and even degrees while they’re still in high school. By 2028, Durham Public Schools hopes a quarter of its graduates will also have an associate’s degree.
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