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College & Career-Readiness
Recent Duke graduate shares her journey from first-gen student to Durham Public School teacher and NC Student Teacher of the Year.
Near-peer model helps high school students across NC
"Duke University's Pathways to Excellence Event: A Beacon of Opportunity for Aspiring Students"
The Duke CAC partners with 18 schools, like Knightdale H.S., across North Carolina to improve college access for students who hope to pursue post-secondary education.
The Duke staff aids about 50 AmeriCorps volunteers
College Advising Corps places recent college graduates in schools who are dedicated to helping students from lower income and first-generation households with completing the steps they need to attend and finance their postsecondary education.