In 2024, about a year after dropping out, Jessica was referred to Open Doors in Mason County, where her classes meet twice a week with flexible Zoom options. Jessica and her teachers say adjusting was a little challenging for her the first couple months, but after that, she started believing in the program. She says the lighter class load has also made transportation less of an issue for her.
“It’s honestly helped me get my life on track, or at least started me on the right path,” Jessica said. “Open Doors have smaller class sizes, which makes it really supportive. The staff genuinely cares about each student and their situation,
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