Inside Virginia’s First High School for Adults

This week on The Cardinal: News of Virginia, host Dutchie Jessee sits down with education reporter Lisa Rowan to explore a groundbreaking new high school opening in Northwest Roanoke, one that’s not for teens, but for adults looking for a fresh start. They discuss how the Excel Center, operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, is giving adults who never finished high school a second chance to earn a diploma, boost their careers, and change the trajectory of their lives. From free child care to career coaching and internships, discover how this program is breaking down barriers, building confidence, and proving that it’s never too late to learn — or to dream bigger.