{"id":4683,"date":"2025-11-06T19:45:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T19:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/?p=4683"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:26:31","slug":"opening-college-doors-wider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/our-stories\/opening-college-doors-wider\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Running Start Expands Opportunity in Skagit County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.entry-title {display:none;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div  class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-heading ultp-block-6499ef\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-heading-wrap ultp-heading-style1 ultp-heading-left\"><h6 class=\"ultp-heading-inner\"><span>Opening College Doors Wider: Summer Running Start Expands Opportunity in Skagit County and Statewide<\/span><\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>\n.thumb-wrapper {display:none;}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p>The results from legislation expanding&nbsp; the Running Start program to the summer months are in, and they are impressive. Since the legislation passed in 2023, <strong>the number of high schoolers earning college credits during the summer has increased by nearly 400%<\/strong>, to more than 9,300 students. This means far more high school juniors and seniors than ever can earn college credit tuition-free while still in high school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-c153cd\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-b2c319\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-2-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-2-60x38.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-307e2a\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\">\n<p>Running Start has long been a proven pathway to college success\u2014but expanding access for high school students during the summer months is making that promise real for a wider, more diverse group of students. By providing access to college courses during the summer months, students who may have work, family, or scheduling challenges during the school year can stay on track\u2014or even get ahead. This flexibility is especially valuable for students balancing jobs, caregiving responsibilities, or extracurricular commitments. It\u2019s also an important equity strategy: students who need more time or support now have a way to earn credits at their own pace, without losing momentum toward graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One local college has seen that benefit up close. Enrollment in Summer Running Start at Skagit Valley College has more than tripled in the last three years. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelly Dyer, Director of Dual Credit Programs at Skagit Valley College, said the expansion has opened doors for students who might otherwise fall through the cracks. \u201cFor many students, summer is the make-or-break moment\u2014especially those changing their plans between junior and senior year or trying to complete career-technical pathways. Without summer access, some simply couldn\u2019t finish.\u201d By partnering closely with local high schools, educators at SVC have worked to remove barriers that kept too many young people from seeing themselves as \u201ccollege material.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cI\u2019m very proud of how we\u2019ve made information accessible and easy to understand so more families see that these opportunities are possible for them,\u201d said Darlene Snider, Dean of Enrollment Services &amp; Veterans Education. \u201cOur outreach now reflects the full diversity of our community\u2014and while there\u2019s always more to do, we\u2019re making real progress.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For families facing the rising cost of college, Running Start offers a tangible and immediate benefit: thousands of dollars in tuition savings. Students can earn up to two years of college credit without taking on the financial burden that often accompanies early college coursework. The impact can be life-changing\u2014reducing debt, shortening the time to a degree, and helping students transition to adulthood with a stronger sense of purpose and independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>State Representative Dave Paul (D-10), who sponsored HB 1316 which led to expanded summer Running Start,&nbsp; emphasized the value of expanding access beyond the traditional school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cDual-credit programs like Running Start are incredibly cost-effective and help students graduate from college earlier and with less debt,\u201d said Representative Paul. \u201cSome students find it difficult to access Running Start during the traditional academic year, and Summer Running Start offers a great alternative for these students. We\u2019re not just preparing students for degrees; we\u2019re preparing them for great and fulfilling careers and lives.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Skagit Valley this approach reflects a larger vision of what education can be\u2014accessible, responsive, and inclusive. Local educators and college staff have worked to align high school and college schedules, provide advising that bridges both systems, and build trust with families who may be encountering college for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That collaboration is key. Running Start succeeds when high schools and colleges communicate seamlessly, ensuring students understand course expectations, credit transfers, and academic supports available to them. The Skagit Valley College team, in partnership with area school districts, continues to refine that process so that each student has a clear, supported path to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits extend beyond academics. Students who participate in Running Start often return to their high schools more confident, motivated, and engaged. They bring back leadership skills, stronger study habits, and a sense of what\u2019s possible after graduation. For some, it\u2019s the first time they\u2019ve imagined themselves walking across a college graduation stage\u2014and believing they belong there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-8aea19\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-799bde\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\">\n<p>With the expansion of Summer Running Start. Skagit Valley College&nbsp; is becoming a model for how communities can widen access to higher education while staying rooted in local partnerships. The message is clear: opportunity shouldn\u2019t depend on zip code, income, or family background. It should be available to every student who\u2019s ready to take that next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Darlene put it, \u201cWhen families see that college is within reach\u2014financially and academically\u2014it changes what\u2019s possible for our entire community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the promise of Running Start\u2014and with continued investment, it\u2019s a promise that will keep opening doors for students in the Skagit Valley and around the state for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-100896\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Running-Start-Graph.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Running-Start-Graph.png 924w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Running-Start-Graph-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Running-Start-Graph-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/11\/Running-Start-Graph-60x35.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The results from legislation expanding&nbsp; the Running Start program to the summer months are in, and they are impressive. Since the legislation passed in 2023, the number of high schoolers earning college credits during the summer has increased by nearly 400%, to more than 9,300 students. 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