Los Angeles Catholic schools to expand early college prep program
The Los Angeles Archdiocese’s Department of Catholic Schools is expanding its Early College Network (ECN) program to further enhance college readiness among high school students.
A report from the Archdiocesan newsletter Angelus shared that the expansion will see the program grow from 11 to 15 participating high schools, with nearly 1,000 students expected to benefit this year, according to Edgar Salmingo Jr., the Department’s director of early college and online learning.
The program, launched in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) and later including Seton Hill University, allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. By providing access to college-level courses in a range of subjects, the ECN aims to improve high school transcripts and reduce future college costs.