Zais Visits Midlands Middle College

Apr 26, 2011

Superintendent Zais Visits Midlands Middle College

On Tuesday, April 26, 2011, Dr. Mick Zais, State Superintendent of Education, visited MEBA’s Middle College, located on the Airport Campus of Midlands Technical College. Zais spent time touring the program, visiting all classrooms and talking with students about how the Middle College has made a difference in their academic careers. Zais praised the program and faculty for providing a second chance to high school students once at risk of dropping out. Special thanks to Dr. John Hudgens, Carole Fearrington and Dr. Karen Woodward for their efforts in making Dr. Zais' visit such a great success.

Since being founded in 2005, Midlands Middle College has helped more than 300 high school students at risk of dropping out by offering focused instruction, personalized career counseling and the extra encouragement they need to be successful. Midlands Middle College has a proven track record of success, with 97% of its students graduating from high school and going on to attend college, acquire professional certification, enter the military or workforce.

Midlands Middle College is a unique, three-county initiative established to help students who are academically capable, but at-risk of dropping out of high school. Coordinated by the Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA) and located on the Airport Campus of Midlands Technical College, Midlands Middle College works with school districts to provide students with another option for academic excellence and encouragement to graduate from high school. Midlands Middle College works to reduce the high school dropout rate in the Midlands, create a seamless transition to college programs, afford students real-world experiences and encourage collaboration between K-12 and higher education. Learn more at www.midlandsmiddlecollege.com.

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