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Describes how community colleges can help promote mental health for their students. The article calls community college an important gateway to social mobility and reports that as accessibility increases, the number of students who face mental health challenges will as well. As a result, there is a significant need for support and services that could help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Reports on the progress of U.S. high school graduates relative to college readiness. The report is designed to help educators understand and answer the following questions: 1) Are your students graduating from high school prepared for college and career? 2) Are enough of your students taking core courses necessary to be prepared for success, and are those courses rigorous enough?
Evaluates the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), developed by the City University of New York. ASAP is a comprehensive and long-term program designed to address low graduation rates among students enrolled in associate’s degree programs. This study is a randomized controlled trial on the effects of ASAP on low-income students with developmental (remedial) education needs at CUNY.
Highlights important e-cigarette use answers for teens who might be hesistant to ask others about. Also describes short and long-term effects of vaping.
Presents short-and long-term effects of cocaine use for teens. Emphasizes the importance of talking to parents, a doctor, a counselor, a teacher, or another adult if a student has questions about the deadly substance.
Provides facts about hallucinogens. Documents side effects including but not limited to suicidal thoughts, mixed senses, weight loss, speech problems, and disorganization. More for information, access this fact sheet.
Highlights dangerous results of inhalants and informs teens with steps they can take to rise above the influence of this harmful solvent or other material.
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.