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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – �鶹ɫ��Ƭ (�鶹ɫ��Ƭ) Extension School is expanding its Early College programming with its first Massachusetts partnership, launching a college-level math course with the for the 2025–2026 school year.

“This Early College partnership with �鶹ɫ��Ƭ empowers our educators, ignites the minds of our students, and helps shape their futures with purpose and possibility,” said Frederick Souza, assistant superintendent for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. “It reflects the vision outlined in our DRiving Toward 2030 strategic plan and gives students real-world, college-level learning experiences. Thanks to the collaboration of our teachers, this program removes barriers and opens doors, allowing students to earn credit, build confidence, and see themselves as capable, college-ready learners.”

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ Math Professor Koray Ozer designed and prepared the math curriculum, which includes pre-calculus, for Dighton-Rehoboth educators to teach. The class will be open to both juniors and seniors. All students who earn a grade of B or higher in the course will receive both high school credit and four �鶹ɫ��Ƭ college credits.

“This program is a powerful opportunity for our students to get a head start on their college journey while still in high school,” said Dustin Demers, principal of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. “We are grateful for the support of �鶹ɫ��Ƭ and our educators, who are committed to helping students achieve their goals.”

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ Extension School Dean Gena Bianco added, “Through our Early College programs and partnerships, �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Extension School is breaking down barriers to higher education by bringing college-level learning opportunities directly to high school students and their communities. This collaboration exemplifies our mission to make rigorous, career-focused education accessible, empowering students to earn college credits, explore diverse academic and career pathways, and build brighter futures with the support of their local districts.”

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s Extension School (�鶹ɫ��Ƭ EXT) has maintained a long-standing commitment to expanding access to higher education across the region, particularly for students who have been historically underrepresented in college classrooms. �鶹ɫ��Ƭ EXT has offered over 100 dual enrollment courses during the last six years to more than 500 students.

The �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Extension School focuses on providing accessible, affordable, and transformative learning experiences. As a leader in Early College programming, �鶹ɫ��Ƭ EXT offers multiple pathways for students to earn college credit while still in high school. These include:

• Early College coursework taught onsite by �鶹ɫ��Ƭ faculty at Rhode Island high schools or by high school teachers using �鶹ɫ��Ƭ-designed curriculum
• Opportunities for school districts to sponsor students taking courses on �鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s campus or online
• Sponsored curriculum aligned with Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways

Learn more about �鶹ɫ��Ƭ EXT Early College opportunities at .