For Malak Alrashed of Schiller Park, balancing life as a senior at East Leyden High School and a second-year student at Triton College is a challenge she embraces with pride. As a participant of Triton College’s Early College Program and dual degree student, Alrashed is on track to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree.

“This program is new to East Leyden,” said Alrashed. “I wanted to take advantage of this great opportunity.”

Triton College’s innovative Early College Program offers in-district high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit while completing high school. For Alrashed, the experience has been transformative, helping her get ahead academically and personally. read more...