Gateway Cities take a big step forward on early college
Expanding access to early college programs

Massachusetts Education Secretary Jim Peyser
Education leaders from across the state gathered in Boston on March 23rd to launch an initiative to dramatically expand access to early college programs in Massachusetts. A model pioneered by Gateway Cities over the last decade, early college was a central strategy outlined in the 2013 Gateway Cities education vision.
The new initiative seeks to scale early college programs that incorporate five key design elements:
- Equitable access;
- Guided academic pathway;
- Robust student supports;
- Relevant connection to careers; and
- Deep partnerships