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Illinois has made great strides in recent years when it comes to improving the number of students taking Dual Credit courses. Those classes help prepare them for life after high school and can earn them early college credit to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Dual Credit enrollment has risen, community college remediation rates have gone down. Dual Credit is delivering on its promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a nearly 70% increase in teaching vacancies over the last five years, schools are left to do more with fewer teachers. Having enough qualified instructors remains a huge barrier to expanding Dual Credit access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bill introduced in Springfield would allow districts the flexibility to launch and grow Dual Credit programs with their available teachers while still respecting the quality standards of traditional Dual Credit coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I count on you to take a quick second from your day to\u00a0urge your legislators to increase equitable access to Dual Credit courses and support HB5506<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUPPORT DUAL CREDIT ACCESS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Will you add your voice and tell your legislators to stand up for equitable access to Dual Credit courses and support for educators?\u00a0Just one click is all it takes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Illinois has made great strides in recent years when it comes to improving the number of students taking Dual Credit courses. Those classes help prepare them for life after high school and can earn them early college credit to boot. As Dual Credit enrollment has risen, community college remediation rates have gone down. 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