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About 25% of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions have children. Despite their growing strength in number, however, student parents continue to face unique obstacles that prevent them from attaining credentials at rates comparable to their peers. Student parents’ educational outcomes are not only important for the students themselves, but also have a significant impact on
Only about half of students placed into developmental mathematics complete the developmental sequence and continue on to credit-bearing coursework. Many institutions have turned to first-year seminars as a strategy for developing the skills of underprepared students. This series of papers funded through the Greater Texas Foundation Faculty Fellows program describes
Mastering foundational math and science concepts is key to success in many college and career pathways, but the specialized vocabulary required in these subject areas can be a barrier for students whose native language is not the primary instructional language used in school. Asset-based pedagogical approaches that help students use
Although an additional credential beyond a high school diploma is increasingly required for access to careers that pay living wages, students from low-income families are less likely than their peers to enroll in and complete postsecondary education. In Texas, dual credit programs, which offer students the chance to complete college
Social capital—relationships that provide access to resources, information, and expertise—is critical for any college student’s success. For many young people, college is unfamiliar territory, and navigating the complexities of academic requirements, financial aid, and a new social scene can feel nearly impossible without help. Building a strong network of friends,
Few policies have changed the face of college and career preparation in Texas more than House Bill 5, a major revision of high school curriculum and graduation requirements passed by the state legislature in 2013. One provision of HB5 required school districts to offer a college preparatory math course for
About 25% of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions have children. Despite their growing strength in number, however, student parents continue to face unique obstacles that prevent them from attaining credentials at rates comparable to their peers. Student parents’ educational outcomes are not only important for the students themselves, but also have a significant impact on their children and communities. This brief describes ...
Only about half of students placed into developmental mathematics complete the developmental sequence and continue on to credit-bearing coursework. Many institutions have turned to first-year seminars as a strategy for developing the skills of underprepared students. This series of papers funded through the Greater Texas Foundation Faculty Fellows program describes the impact of two first-year ...
Mastering foundational math and science concepts is key to success in many college and career pathways, but the specialized vocabulary required in these subject areas can be a barrier for students whose native language is not the primary instructional language used in school. Asset-based pedagogical approaches that help students use their native language to understand ...
Although an additional credential beyond a high school diploma is increasingly required for access to careers that pay living wages, students from low-income families are less likely than their peers to enroll in and complete postsecondary education. In Texas, dual credit programs, which offer students the chance to complete college courses at low or no ...
Social capital—relationships that provide access to resources, information, and expertise—is critical for any college student’s success. For many young people, college is unfamiliar territory, and navigating the complexities of academic requirements, financial aid, and a new social scene can feel nearly impossible without help. Building a strong network of friends, classmates, mentors, faculty, and staff ...
Few policies have changed the face of college and career preparation in Texas more than House Bill 5, a major revision of high school curriculum and graduation requirements passed by the state legislature in 2013. One provision of HB5 required school districts to offer a college preparatory math course for students not meeting college readiness ...
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