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Presents an evaluation of the Single Stop program and its impact on students' postsecondary outcomes. The authors examined the Single Stop program at four community college systems: Bunker Hill Community College, City University of New York, Delgado Community College, and Miami Dade College. The analysis indicates that use of Single Stop was associated with improved postsecondary outcomes.
Presents a recently updated federal website featuring resources, tools, policy guidance and information for parents, educators, administrators, service providers, and advocates for infants, toddlers, and youth with disabilities.
Reviews research that suggests that the $4 billion annual investment in services to help underprepared students is having little positive impact on the success of those students in community colleges.
Researching and applying to colleges can be challenging for adult learners and employees who may have unpredictable schedules, family and work commitments, and other restrictions on their time that make it difficult to connect with institutions. Panelists will discuss removing barriers in the early stages of the student journey and helping institutions become more accessible to all students.
Describes a call to action to transform public education and advance educational equity and excellence from prekindergarten through postsecondary learning by improving learning conditions and investing in every student's mental health and well-being.
Evaluates three new promising approaches to addressing food and housing insecurity. All three programs were developed by community colleges and their partners based on their local needs, resources, and opportunities.
Reports nationally representative estimates of food insecurity among college students using data from the October and December Supplements to the Current Population Survey (CPS). The study finds that levels of food insecurity among households with students in four-year colleges and vocational education were 11.2 and 13.5 percent, respectively, in 2015—rates that are largely similar to national levels.
Informs practitioners and researchers about emerging findings relevant to the success of men of color in community colleges. This brief provides critical information on food insecurity that can be used to better understand the nature of this challenge.
Further develops the knowledge base on food insecurity among college students. It draws on a survey of almost 3,800 students at 34 community and 4-year colleges across 12 states – the broadest sample to date. The authors find that 22 percent of respondents have the very lowest levels of food insecurity, and 13 percent of students at community colleges are homeless.