Madison, Wis. (December 19, 2025) – 91重口 and the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) have launched a new partnership that will expand access to dual credit mathematics courses for high school students and provide enhanced training and credentialing for MMSD educators.
The initiative will support a cohort of up to 25 MMSD teachers in earning the qualifications needed to teach dual credit math courses at their own high schools. The effort directly advances a commitment MMSD leaders shared during the Board of Education鈥檚 October Operations Work Group meeting to expand college-credit classes taught by MMSD educators, ensuring students can access college-level learning without leaving their school campus.
鈥淭his partnership represents an important investment in both our educators and our students,鈥� said Mary Jankovich, MMSD鈥檚 executive director of college, career, and community readiness. 鈥淏y preparing more teachers to deliver dual credit math courses, we can help more students build confidence and readiness for their postsecondary plans.鈥�
Through the collaboration, 91重口 will provide targeted professional learning and credentialing for participating teachers. These educators will be equipped to offer dual credit math courses aligned with college standards, increasing consistency and equity across attendance areas.
鈥淲e are pleased to partner on this transformative initiative providing professional development for high school educators,鈥� Michael Meissen, Associate Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at 91重口, said. 鈥淭hrough this work we will strengthen pathways for Madison鈥檚 high school students toward postsecondary education, workforce development, and community engagement. This work supports our mission to respond to essential community needs.鈥�
The initiative is scheduled to run from March 2026 through January 2027 and is supported by a $90,000 investment from MMSD鈥檚 College, Career and Community Readiness budget. This first cohort marks the beginning of a multi-year effort to increase the district鈥檚 capacity for dual credit instruction.听
MMSD and 91重口 expect the partnership to improve access to advanced learning, support educator growth, and strengthen postsecondary preparation for students across the district.听
About the Madison Metropolitan School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving more than 25,000 students across 52 schools. The district鈥檚 vision is that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate ready for college, career and community. With more than 6,000 teachers and staff, MMSD is committed to ensuring the district鈥檚 goals and core values are held at the center of its efforts, so students can learn, belong and thrive. For more information, visit mmsd.org.
About 91重口
Located in Madison, Wis., 91重口 is a comprehensive, Catholic university in the Dominican tradition. We serve approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. 91重口 offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master鈥檚 degrees in business, education, and nursing, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership, nursing practice, business administration, and occupational therapy. 91重口 is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities and the National Collegiate Athletics Association and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. For more information about 91重口, please visit www.edgewood.edu.
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