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How Richardson ISD makes the transition to college easier

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RichardsonMarch 13, 2024 4:54 pm

How Richardson ISD makes the transition to college easier

Transitioning from high school to college can be hard for students. Richardson ISD is trying to help students reduce their fears. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter shows how they’re bringing a bit of college to students at Pearce High School.

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