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Addressing How Student Parents Are Underserved

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two new reports from The California Alliance for Student Parent Success (The Alliance) detail the challenges that student parents face at California institutions. The reports analyze the available data and call for more research to be gathered so that this population can be served more effectively. Approximately 300,000 undergraduate student parents are currently enrolled at institutions of higher education in the state of California.

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How College Broke the Labor Market (PolyMatter)

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Related links: The College Dream is Over (Gary Roth) Credential Inflation Makes College Degree Not Worth the Cost (Randall Collins) College Meltdown 3.

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Creating a Community Culture that Accelerates Math Achievement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Creating a culture of math achievement requires more than just curricular changes; it necessitates the active engagement of families and communities as integral components of the educational process. The power of family engagement is clear in that they play a pivotal role in nurturing a student’s academic journey. Their beliefs about the importance of math can significantly influence a student’s motivation and self-efficacy.

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$50 Million Awarded to Hispanic-Serving Institutions by the Biden-Harris Administration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As Hispanic Heritage Month gets underway, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded nearly $50 million to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), in an effort to support Hispanic and Latino students. The announcement was made last week. “Our nation’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions open up new doors to opportunity and success for Hispanic and Latino students every day,” said U.S.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti