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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students

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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students.

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Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season 

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During this back-to-school season, let’s commit to making a difference in the lives of first-generation college students. Understanding their challenges and potential can create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment that empowers students to achieve their dreams.

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EQUALITY, Spring 2024

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January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals 

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By combining our expertise, we can ensure that academic advisors and TRIO staff are well-equipped to meet the unique needs of these students, fostering an environment where they can thrive.” Applying culturally responsive advising techniques to normalize help-seeking behaviors among first-generation college students.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

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Cashman , a dedicated public servant and educational advocate, attributes much of his success to the SUNY Plattsburgh TRIO Student Support Services program. His leadership has driven positive change and fostered a spirit of inclusivity and progress in his community; he serves as the Town Supervisor of Plattsburgh, New York. DeRionne P.

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

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The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. 

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Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.