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STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 <\/em>Beginning fall 2023, Weatherford High School students can earn university credit before they graduate, thanks to Tarleton State University\u2019s dual enrollment program, Tarleton Today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton and Weatherford Independent School District leaders signed the agreement last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis newest partnership furthers our commitment to educational attainment for all<\/em> Texans,\u201d said Tarleton President James Hurley. \u201cAcademically ambitious students at Weatherford High School will experience the expectations of college while earning university credit, saving them time and money while they learn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Weatherford High School students can earn dual credit for selected courses after WISD joined Tarleton\u2019s dual enrollment program, Tarleton Today. On hand for the recent signing of the pact were, from left,\u00a0Marie Hernandez, the Assistant Superintendent of Academics for Weatherford schools, Director of Tarleton Today Dr. Matt Underwood; and WISD Superintendent Beau Reese.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton already collaborates with more than 350 school districts statewide, including Weatherford, through its nationally acclaimed Distinguished High School Partners outreach. Launched in 2020, the program guarantees admission and provides annual scholarships to qualifying seniors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students participating in Tarleton Today take university courses over a traditional school year, receiving the high school portion of their instruction from their high school teacher and the university portion from a Tarleton professor. In addition to course content, Tarleton faculty empower students with university-ready skills and provide professional development for collaborating teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton is developing dual enrollment opportunities in agricultural and STEM areas with school districts throughout Texas. Districts choose the courses they offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWeatherford ISD is grateful for this partnership with Tarleton that ensures higher educational opportunities for our high school students,\u201d said Weatherford ISD Superintendent Dr. Beau Rees. \u201cWe value the relationship with Tarleton and the bright future it offers all WISD students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dual enrollment classes use the same lesson materials and learning objectives as courses taught at a Tarleton campus. Students who continue their education at Tarleton automatically qualify for additional scholarships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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