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Downey High School — Story of Impact

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Published May 9, 2025
Downey High School systematized how to connect all students with college resources.

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Downey High School joined the CARPE Collaborative and systematized how to connect with students with college resources. View other stories about CARPE here
The CARPE Collaborative supports school teams – composed of counselors, teachers, and admin –  in using continuous improvement to increase the number of students furthest from opportunity who apply, enroll, and ultimately go to colleges they are most likely to graduate.
Learn more or join the network: https://hthgse.edu/ncie/college-access/ 
CARPE Interest Form: https://bit.ly/JoinCARPE  

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