CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Solomon Coles High School has received a significant technology grant that will transform educational opportunities for students at the alternative campus.

Gary Leary, the teacher who submitted the technology grant application, was inspired by a past student who didn't have a clear path to graduation.

"Alright so this is where our lab is actually gonna be located," Leary said while showing the future technology lab space.

Leary says the school frequently faces a common problem with students who age out of the system.

"We have to turn away, because there's no way for them to get done before they turn 21," Leary said.

The new program will now allow older students up to age 26 to earn their high school diploma.

Principal Jessica Albert says the expanded age limit op

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