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Words inspire, compel, and fascinate me. I am a secondary teacher of English and Spanish in a small, rural school. I write when I can and because I must. I have met with some success as a community panelist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. My interests include education, politics, current events, family life, the military, literature, history, and so on. I have been married for many years and have raised two children. Basically, I've reached a point in my life of equlibrium: I have much to learn and much to share.

Education > Secondary School (Other) Dual enrollment: Getting ahead in college while still in high school

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Dual enrollment: Getting ahead in college while still in high school Dual credit courses allow students to complete their high school course requirements while also earning college credits. This option is gaining in popularity, but students need to make sure dual credit is the best plan for them. Parents and students may need some help determining whether dual credit is a viable option, and how to go about it. Dual credit courses are replacing AP courses in popularity, which is understandable considering that, although AP courses may prepare students for college work, they only earn high s...

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