Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

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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