Early College High School Week

Friday, July 30, 2010

Early+College+High+School+Week

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLS PROVIDE BOLD
SOLUTION TO EDUCATING EVERY STUDENT

Week of May 4-10 Celebrates Success of 200 Schools in National Program

"In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge,
a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity, it is a prerequisite.”
—President Barack Obama

At a time when our nation’s economic competitiveness depends on providing every child with an education that will enable them to meet the demands of the 21st century workforce, over 200 early college high schools nationwide are providing pathways to higher education for 42,000 young people who might not otherwise go to college.

From May 4-10, early college high schools and their partners around the country will celebrate Early College High School Week, bringing together students, administrators, parents, community leaders, and legislators to honor the commitment and success of the Early College High School Initiative.

For more information, contact:
Jeff Landis, JFF Director of Public Relations
617.728.4446
jlandis@jff.org

RESOURCES

Latest News Release (PDF) announcing Former Gov. Mike Easley (D-NC) as national spokesman for Early College High School Week

News Release (PDF) announcing Early College High School Week

A complete list of Early College High Schools, by state

Opportunity for a Lifetime (video) students tell how early college high school has changed their lives in this 7-minute piece.

ECHS Fact Sheet (PDF) statistics highlighting our schools' and students' achievements

ECHS FAQ (PDF)

Portrait in Numbers, (PDF) a 4-page brochure illustrating the growth and impact of the Early College High School Initiative

ECHS Initiative Core Principles (PDF) the five principles that all participating schools adhere to