Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
10-2026
Abstract
In this policy brief, we discuss the emergence of early college programs in Massachusetts and the possibilities they present, with a focus on Latine students. We begin by providing a brief overview and history of early college as a national intervention, then turn to measures of the initiative's success for Latine students and their families in the Commonwealth. Our purpose is to take stock of Massachusetts’ early college initiative; examine the participation rates and outcomes of Latine students; and provide evidence-based recommendations to policymakers and practitioners for creating more equitable, culturally sustaining, and ultimately more effective programs for participating students.
Community Engaged/Serving
Part of the UMass Boston Community-Engaged Teaching, Research, and Service Series. //scholarworks.umb.edu/engage
Recommended Citation
Morgan, Terri and Colón, Melissa, "Latine Students in Early College Programs in Massachusetts: A Policy Brief" (2026). Gastón Institute Publications. 418.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/gaston_pubs/418
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