What it Does
Every high school offers advanced coursework through which students can earn postsecondary credits, giving them a jump on college and career success.
Why it Matters
Studies show that taking even one advanced class predicts positive outcomes later in life, including college-going, choice of college major, and lower student loan debt—all of which in turn predict greater success in the labor market. And college-bound students who earn postsecondary credits in high school can use them to reduce tuition costs and shorten the time it takes to earn a degree.
Let’s make sure every high school gives students access to advanced coursework that can give them a jump on college and career success.
To meet the criteria for this policy action, a state will require that all high schools offer advanced coursework that enables students to earn college credit, or it will directly offer statewide access to advanced coursework options either in-person or virtually.
