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More than 100 community, industry and education representatives – including Tom Luna, Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction – came together at a recent Pocatello Chamber of Commerce luncheon to support a new scholarship program for high school students enrolled in the Idaho State University Early College Program.
Luna, who has requested $3.5 million in the upcoming public schools budget to support concurrent enrollment programs throughout the state, expressed his belief in the value of these programs, not only in southeast Idaho, but across the state. He was the keynote speaker at a Chamber luncheon.
“We must ensure every Idaho student leaves high school prepared to live and work in the 21st century, no matter what path they choose – college, professional-technical school, directly into the work force or to join the military,” said Luna. “Offering concurrent credit opportunities to our students is a great way we can help prepare these...
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