Why should Native communities consider starting an early college?
Native students have the highest dropout rate of any ethnic group in the U.S. But in just a few short years, attendance, test scores, and graduation and college access rates have all increased at early colleges. These schools provide the support needed to improve educational outcomes for Native students. Moreover, the unique partnership between tribal, secondary and postsecondary partners opens the door to a college education for Native students. In a nutshell, early colleges work for Native communities.
