[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 53 (Thursday, March 23, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE DELANO JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2023

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two schools in the 
Delano Joint Union High School District (DJUHSD), which were recently 
selected as Exemplary Dual Enrollment Awardees by the California 
Department of Education.
  Since 1911, the Delano Joint Union High School District has been 
committed to the academic excellence of students in the Central Valley. 
The district is one of the highest achieving in the state and focuses 
on preparing their students with the skills they need to be successful 
in a variety of careers. In addition to strong academics, DJUHSD 
provides their students with outstanding athletic and performing and 
visual arts programs. Delano High School and Robert F. Kennedy High 
School were both designated as Exemplary Dual Enrollment Schools and 
will hold the prestigious title for two years.
  The California Department of Education's Exemplary Dual Enrollment 
program award was started to recognize school districts who provide 
successful dual credit opportunities to students, allowing them to 
receive college credits while still in high school. DJUHSD was selected 
as an awardee based on the demonstrated excellence of their dual 
enrollment program, which is provided through a partnership with 
Bakersfield College. The district was one of nine districts to receive 
the award.
  The district's dual enrollment program offers students an opportunity 
to advance their education in a variety of different fields. Dual 
enrollment credits also provide students with a financial incentive, by 
allowing them to earn college credit without paying for the college 
course. The program's success has been made possible by the many 
teachers, counselors, and faculty across the district, whose 
contributions have helped to advance and expand the program to play a 
vital role in the Central Valley education system. The education heroes 
in our school districts are forging the next generation of industry 
leaders in our state.
  I ask all my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in 
honoring Delano Joint Union High School District for receiving the 
California Department of Education's inaugural Exemplary Dual 
Enrollment Award.

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