The resumption of work requirements for food stamp benefits and other public assistance programs could make it difficult for students to afford basic needs—and stay in school.
Topics: Student success
HBCUs bring their college courses to high schools serving students from low-income households
Three Historically Black Colleges and Universities have joined the National Education Equity Lab, a network of higher education institutions offering free college courses to low-income high school students.
6 ways professors can boost student success
A new infographic from Inside Higher Ed looks at barriers to academic success and recommends six ways faculty can better meet students’ needs.
The enduring, widening disparities that limit Black students’ degree attainment
Experts tell The Hechinger Report that racial gaps in college access, degree attainment, and wealth are growing—and could worsen amid legal challenges to affirmative action and diversity initiatives.
New teacher apprenticeships open doors to college affordability and paid job training
Teacher apprenticeship programs aim to reduce college costs, expand options for would-be teachers, fight teacher shortages, and diversify the teaching workforce.
Georgetown report identifies 10 education and career interventions that improve economic outcomes for young adults
A new report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce highlights 10 pathway changes involving education, training, and work experience that can help young adults access good jobs by age 30.
Which ‘college-to-jobs’ programs position students for economic mobility?
A new report explores career-focused opportunities available to college students—programming like job shadowing, internships, cohort structures, and career coaching—and highlights the most promising approaches for colleges looking to improve students’ academic and employment outcomes.
Two instructors, one classroom: An emerging model for community college student success
As an alternative to pre-college remediation courses, I-BEST prepares community college students for career success by giving them the academic foundation they need alongside their degree coursework so they can move through school without delay.
Year-round Pell Grants linked to improved retention, earnings
A new study finds that students eligible for year-round Pell Grants had higher degree attainment rates and earnings than students who could not access the grants for summer sessions.
Social capital unlocks opportunities. Here’s how colleges can help Black students build it.
Social connections and networks can be highly beneficial when navigating college and pursuing career opportunities, but Black learners and workers tend to have less awareness of, and access to, professional social capital. A new framework outlines a vision for change.
Preparing international students for academic success
In their commitment to creating environments where international students can flourish, U.S. colleges are establishing support programs with an eye toward reducing common cultural and academic hurdles.
Emergency aid network equips faculty, staff to help students facing financial hardship
To support college students dealing with unforeseen expenses, a network called the FAST Fund is equipping faculty, staff, and unions at several dozen institutions to quickly distribute emergency aid when students turn to their professors for assistance.