The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the approval of two new Early College partnerships on Thursday, expanding opportunities for Springfield students to earn free college credits while still in high school.
Emergence Academy and the High School of Commerce, both part of the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership, will launch Early College programs in partnership with Worcester State University. This decision follows a vote by the Early College Joint Committee of the Boards of Higher Education and Elementary and Secondary Education.
Emergence Academy, which focuses on serving newly arrived immigrant students, will offer an Arts Pathway Early College program. This program is designed to support all learners, particularly multilingual students, by offering entry points through arts-based and heritage language courses.
The High School of Commerce’s new partnership with Worcester State University will enhance its existing Early College program with Springfield Technical Community College. This expansion will increase course capacity and enable students to earn additional general education and elective credits.
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