Expanding programs that allow high school students to earn valuable college credits before enrolling in higher education could save money and speed up the time it takes to earn a degree and find a job.

Growing what’s known in education circles as “dual enrollment programs” was one of the ideas presented by attendees at a roundtable discussion in April at UWM at Washington County led by UW System Interim President Michael Falbo and UWM Chancellor Mark Mone. MORE