Cuts to Child Care Aid Threaten Student-Parents Already Struggling to Pay for College
New EdTrust report shows student-parents at community colleges are at risk of being pushed out of higher education
Supporting Student-Parents at Two-Year Colleges: Addressing the Affordability Gap
Student-parents at community colleges pay at least $13,000 more per year, on average, than their peers without children once the full cost of attendance is factored in, an EdTrust brief finds
Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Graduate Student Pursuing Dual Degrees
A first-gen Asian American student talks about his academic journey, career path, and challenges he’s faced while attending college
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