By — Colleen Shalby Colleen Shalby Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/six-years-new-standard-time-high-shool Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Should six years be the new standard for high school? Education Apr 10, 2014 6:56 PM EDT PBS NewsHour’s American Graduate team explored the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) in Brooklyn, N.Y., a school that’s giving students the chance to earn a high school diploma and a two-year associates degree — for free. More than 1500 students applied to the school last fall. 144 ninth-graders were admitted. During Thursday’s 6 p.m. EDT showing on NewsHour’s live stream channel, the American Graduate team offered some extra insight into their report on Twitter. [View the story “When it comes to high school, should six years be the new four?” on Storify] A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Colleen Shalby Colleen Shalby @CShalby
PBS NewsHour’s American Graduate team explored the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) in Brooklyn, N.Y., a school that’s giving students the chance to earn a high school diploma and a two-year associates degree — for free. More than 1500 students applied to the school last fall. 144 ninth-graders were admitted. During Thursday’s 6 p.m. EDT showing on NewsHour’s live stream channel, the American Graduate team offered some extra insight into their report on Twitter. [View the story “When it comes to high school, should six years be the new four?” on Storify] A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now