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Anderson-Shiro CISD launches early college high school program through Blinn College
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Kenny Graves , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Students who participate in the program may be able to earn up to 60 college credits by the time they graduate. A new educational opportunity is available to students in the Anderson-Shiro CISD.
A new educational opportunity is available to students in the Anderson-Shiro CISD. They can now take college classes while still in high school. This program allows them to work towards a high school diploma and an associate's degree at the same time.
The classes are provided in partnership with Blinn College. Students who participate in the program may be able to earn up to 60 college credits by the time they graduate.
Further details about the program, including its potential benefits, can be found through the local news source, KXXV.
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Category: schools Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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