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First applied to a program in New York City in 1974.

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middle college (plural middle colleges)

  1. (education) An alternative secondary education program that blends aspects of high school and community college.
    • 2015, James R. Stone III, Morgan V. Lewis, College and Career Ready in the 21st Century: Making High School Matter[1], page 137:
      Following the traditional middle college high school model, students combine high school and college work but also have the opportunity to begin advanced work in technical and occupational education.