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Every Family Should Be Able To Answer The Question, “Do You Love Your School?” With A Resounding “YES!”When it comes to education in West Virginia, families have so many possibilities… We’re here to help families explore the many school options available and celebrate each one through creative storytelling, relevant and fun resources, and practical support so every family can love their school!
We Have Hope
67. Bridging Gaps and Empowering Futures at Middle College with Sarah Marshall
Today on We Have Hope, Kim talks with Sarah Marshall of KVC West Virginia. KVC West Virginia is a state-licensed child placement agency dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. After seeing a need for more educational options for youth experiencing foster care, KVC partnered with First Star Academy and Fairmont State to offer Middle College.
Middle College at Fairmont State University is a specialized, on-campus academic program created for West Virginia youth in foster care. It provides a pathway for high school students to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate degree (or college credit toward a bachelor’s degree).
Tune in today to learn more about this incredible educational opportunity.
Episode Highlights:
- What is the Middle College?
- The state of the foster care system.
- Education statistics in the foster care system.
- What is the Middle College looking for in a student?
- What hope means to Sarah.
More on KVC and Middle College:
- Visit KVC’s website here!
- Learn more about Middle College here!
- Contact: middlecollege@fairmontstate.edu
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