A new high school in New York City will feature a first-ever early college program supported by an HBCU.
Students at the Queens-based high school can enroll in the program to earn college credits before graduation. In its partnership with Delaware State University (DSU), the school will begin admitting students next fall.
Moreover, it will complete NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks’ pledge for more accelerated high schools in the outer boroughs. In Banks’ annual State of Our Schools speech on Sept. 17, he mentioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ own HBCU background as inspiration for the inaugural program.
“We are following through on this administration’s promise to open three accelerated high schools in underserved neighborhoods,” explained Banks, as reported by New York Daily News. “HBCUs have produced so many of our country’s leaders, from scientists to executives, artists to athletes to politicians, including our Vice President Kamala Harris. I’m beyond proud that our students will soon benefit from and become a part of that legacy.” (READ MORE)
