Killing the American Dream: How Republicans are Closing the Door on Working and Middle-Class Students
We stand in opposition to the policies of an administration that seeks to create a system that erects barriers to achievement for millions of students, particularly those most underserved
The Federal Freeze of $660 Million in TRIO Funding Dashes Millions of Students’ College Dreams
TRIO creates a pipeline for students from middle and high school to college & career. So, the sudden $600M freeze is devastating
From Books to Belonging: How Reading Makes Students More Resilient
Books spark a love of reading, foster understanding, and help students with their social, emotional and academic development
Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Student From a Mixed-Status Family
A first-generation student from a mixed-status family talks about her academic journey, challenges she’s faced, and fears about how this administration’s policies could affect her family and friends
Literacy Is a Human Right: Why Reading Matters for Every Career Path
How American’s literacy crisis negatively influences career opportunities and success after high school
College Students, Food Insecurity, and SNAP Eligibility
Roughly 2.2 million college students are eligible for SNAP benefits, but there are many barriers in their way
Student Story: The Uphill Battle for Transfer Students Just Got Harder
For college transfer students, there are hidden barriers to overcome as a nontraditional student trying to complete their college degree
Why Are Latino Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Outperforming Their More Affluent Peers? Understanding the NAEP SES Index
New NAEP data has a new index to assess students’ socioeconomic status, but with recent NAEP cuts, this data may never come to light
Getting To & Through College in the Time of Trump
A student at a private university in Colorado describes her academic journey and how this administration’s policies are impacting students and campus life at her college