The Tennessee Department of Education has awarded Hamilton County Schools a $2 million grant as part of its new Innovative High School Models program.
The goal of the program is to encourage Tennessee public school districts, postsecondary education institutions and local employers to reimagine how to prepare students for success after high school.
HCS and Chattanooga State Community College will create a MicroCollege program at three high schools to provide a set of introductory college courses during high school and allow students to earn dual credit toward their high school and college diplomas.
The pilot schools for MicroColleges include East Ridge High School, Hixson High School and the Howard School.
In addition to the MicroCollege program, HCS, in partnership with STEM School Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College and the Global Center for Digital Innovation, will develop a micro-credentialing program to establish early postsecondary opportunities as well as career paths through work completed in Hamilton County’s digital fabrication eLabs.
Source: Hamilton County Schools