About this episode

The episode discusses summer dual credit opportunities and college readiness programs for students with Dr. Linda Uribe.

Welcome back to the PSJA Tri-City Talks Podcast. On this episode, we talk with Executive Officer for College Readiness, Dr. Linda Uribe, to break down what students and families need to know right now. The conversation focuses on summer dual credit opportunities for 9th through 11th grade students, including the three available sessions and why taking advantage of these courses can accelerate college progress and reduce future costs. Dr. Uribe also explains additional summer options like the TSIA Summer Bridge and how these programs prepare students for college-level expectations. They also take a closer look at the continued success of PSJA ISD’s Early College Program, including over $96 million saved in tuition since 2013 , strong performance highlighted in the TAPR report, and projections for upcoming graduates. The episode wraps with updates on Early College Week highlights, new P-TECH designations , and how the district is strengthening workforce readiness pathways for students. If you want a clear picture of where PSJA is headed and how students can get ahead, this is worth your time.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Linda Uribe

Topics covered

• summer dual credit
• early college
• P-TECH
• college readiness
• workforce readiness

Keywords

• dual credit
• college readiness
• early college
• P-TECH
• tuition savings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PSJA ISD, Early College Program, TSIA Summer Bridge

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