This episode of the Higher Ground podcast explores dual enrollment programs, which allow high school students to take college courses while concurrently enrolled in high school. The episode features interviews with key figures including a successful dual enrollment student, Makenzie Kelley, who shares her journey and challenges, and policy expert Alex Perry, who discusses the significant increase in dual enrollment participation and its implications. Karla Phillips-Krivickas, a disability rights advocate, highlights the barriers and opportunities for students with disabilities in dual enrollment, while researcher John Fink emphasizes the need for equitable access and the business case for community colleges to support these programs. The episode underscores dual enrollment as a critical strategy for educational access and success, advocating for systemic changes to make it more inclusive and impactful.0:00 - 0:29 - Introduction to Higher Ground and the focus on dual enrollment. 0:37 - 1:25 - Overview of dual enrollment and its impact on higher education pathways.1:25 - 2:39 - Makenzie Kelley’s personal experience with dual enrollment and its benefits.2:52 - 3:30 - Mackenzie discusses challenges with credit transfers and accessibility issues. 4:22 - 5:17 - Alex Perry introduces policy perspectives on dual enrollment and related programs.5:24 - 6:20 - New data from IPEDS on dual enrollment showing increased participation rates.6:43 - 7:54 - Discussion on dual enrollment’s impact in states like Idaho, highlighting its scale.8:16 - 9:59 - Karla Phillips-Krivickas discusses dual enrollment for students with disabilities. 10:00 - 11:07 - Barriers faced by students with disabilities and the need for transition plans.11:08 - 12:12 - Misconceptions about disabilities and the need for better inclusion in dual enrollment.12:30 - 13:29 - Legal and systemic barriers in supporting dual enrollment for students with disabilities.13:29 - 14:22 - The role of MOUs and state guidance in ensuring accessibility for students with IEPs.14:50 - 15:48 - John Fink discusses the role of educators in broadening access to dual enrollment.15:49 - 16:36 - Challenges faced by underrepresented students and local advocacy efforts.16:36 - 17:47 - Importance of colleges’ involvement in dual enrollment planning and student support.17:47 - 18:56 - The economic impact of declining community college enrollments and dual enrollment.18:56 - 19:55 - Investing in dual enrollment as a strategy for community colleges’ survival.20:04 - 21:24 - Dual enrollment as a transformative force for equity and access in education.21:24 - 22:03 - Closing remarks on the need for systemic change to expand dual enrollment access.For all questions or feedback, you can email [email protected]. Thanks for listening!Please note, the contents of this podcast do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does it imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education.

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