The US Initiative

Gateway to College National Network Wins Grant

The US Initiative Opportunity Challenge in Memphis developed Big Ideas to put talent to work. Among the recommentations was to create and enhance existing dual enrollment programs for high schools. Gateway to College National Network, lead by President Laurel Dukehart, a national expert at the Opportunity Challenge, recently won a $3.5 Million grant to expand dual credit programming serving youth otherwise unlikely to graduate. The grant, which was administered by the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation and the Social Innovation Fund, will help an additional 750-1650 low-income youth earn high school diplomas and college credit.