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Multigenerational Admissions Policies and Scholarships Grow

In an article for Inside Higher Ed, Ascend’s Anne Mosle shares insights into the value of education for family economic mobility, financial security and ultimately well-being.

BY Anne Mosle

Of Interest

05.04.2022
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Huge numbers of student fathers are quitting college

David Croom and our Postsecondary Success for Parents partners were featured in a Hechinger Report article raising awareness of the student father population in higher education and the essential resources and supports to increase graduation rates.

BY David Croom

Of Interest

02.18.2022
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4 tips for parents and caregivers who want to go to college

David Croom and our Postsecondary Success for Parents partners were featured in NPR discussing the opportunities for colleges and universities to make higher ed more accessible for parenting students.

BY David Croom

Of Interest

02.03.2022
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Support for Parents Attending College: What to Know

David Croom was quoted in U.S. News discussing the stigma student parents face that prevent them from fully participating in higher education communities.

BY David Croom

Of Interest

01.24.2022
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United We Learn

State and local policymakers are making consequential decisions about the treatment of race and racism in schools. It is crucial to slow down, consider the ...

BY Education and Society Program

Publication

10.21.2021
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1 in 5: Meet the Stakeholders

In a bonus episode and season finale for Ascend at the Aspen Institute's "1 in 5" podcast series, Ascend’s Marjorie Sims reflects on the first season, offers insight into what higher education institution institutions can learn from student parent stories, and sits down with two key collaborators in the work of supporting student parents: Chancellor of the City University of New York Félix Matos Rodríguez, and CUNY Mentor Coordinator and Ascend Parent Advisor Jesus Benitez: 1 in 5 Podcast: Meet the Stakeholders

BY Marjorie Sims

Of Interest

10.11.2021
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Don’t Forget the Value of Virtual Learning

A missing piece in conversations about online learning is how virtual exchange can supplement in-person classroom experiences.

BY Christine Shiau

Blog Post

10.01.2021
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Supporting the 1 in 5 College Students Raising Children

In a blog post for the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), David Croom sheds light on the strengths of and challenges faced by the often overlooked population of students pursuing a postsecondary education degree while raising a family: Supporting the 1 in 5 College Students Raising Children.

BY David Croom

Of Interest

08.09.2021
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Education advocate discusses classroom inequity

Kaya Williams from The Aspen Times recaps the discussion between American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield on classroom inequity.

BY Daniel R. Porterfield

Of Interest

06.29.2021
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