Innovation in Education: A Conversation with Dr. Vernon Smith (Part 1)
In this first installment, educational innovator Dr. Vernon Smith shares his remarkable journey from faculty member to vice president at Rio Salado College, where he helped pioneer dual enrollment programs that transformed access to higher education. Learn how his innovative approach to education led him to launch new colleges and programs across the country, from Mount St. Mary's in Los Angeles to the University of the Pacific. Dr. Smith reveals the origins of dual enrollment in Arizona and how strategic partnerships between high schools and community colleges created unprecedented opportunities for students to earn college credits while in high school. Discover how one community college grew from four annual start dates to 48, breaking traditional barriers and expanding educational access for thousands of students.
Show Notes:
1. Podcast on Dual Enrollment with Dr. EJ Anderson: "The Best Kept Secret in High Schools"
2. To learn more about the American Classroom podcast, please visit AmericanClassroom.Show.
3. To learn more about or take a tour of the great schools mentioned in this episode, visit Heritage Academy or Paul Revere Academy.Must Watch
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