While most of his peers endured their fifth-grade graduation this week, 11-year-old Moshe Kai Cavalin graduated from East Los Angeles Community College—with a 4.0 GPA to boot!
According to the Chicago Tribune Archives, Cavalin began college when he was just eight years old. His parents, Shu Chen Chien and Yosef Cavalin, enrolled the modest genius in college after just two years of home schooling him.
When community colleges open their doors to children who are under eighteen there are awesome advantages. Numerous community colleges allow teens to enter their halls before they graduate from high school. Often a child under eighteen (home schooled, private schooled, or public schooled) can enroll through a community college dual enrollment program for free.
I’m not sure if that was the case for Cavalin as he is a particularly special case, but I do personally know several home schooled students who began college at age 16 and now hold an associates degree in their field of study.
11-Year-Old College Grads
Wunderkind Moshe Kai Cavalin Finishes Community College
Trend Themes
1. Early College Enrollment - The trend of children enrolling in college at a young age provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in education and curriculum development.
2. Dual Enrollment Programs - The rise of dual enrollment programs in community colleges creates innovative pathways for high school students to earn college credits and experience higher education early.
3. Acceleration of Education - An acceleration in the educational journey, as seen with 11-year-old college grads, highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in personalized learning and tailored educational experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The education industry can explore innovative models and strategies to accommodate early college enrollment and support the unique needs of young learners.
2. Curriculum Development - The curriculum development industry can focus on creating age-appropriate educational resources and programs for children who enter college at a young age.
3. Higher Education Institutions - Higher education institutions need to adapt and provide specialized support systems and resources for the growing number of young students entering college.