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Students Need a Holistic Approach to Pandemic Recovery

Edsurge

Millions of students across the United States spent their summers in learning and enrichment programs, many of which employed intensive tutoring designed to bring math and reading scores up to grade level. That experience showed me that high-dosage tutoring can't be the only tool we offer students after the disruptions of COVID-19.

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Community colleges tackle another challenge: Students recovering from past substance use

The Hechinger Report

MINNEAPOLIS — At a late August meeting in a windowless room at Minneapolis College, a handful of students barely a week into classes sat back on couches, took a breath and marveled that they were there at all. Ray Lombardi, 50, listened thoughtfully. What I’m hearing is that we have three things in common: It’s hard to be a parent.

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OPINION: Community colleges have a lot of work to do helping students overcome learning gaps post pandemic

The Hechinger Report

The ability to access a free, high-quality education in North Texas changed my life. I benefited greatly from the ways community colleges meet students where they are and wrap their arms around them. Classes were small, and I had a clear sense of belonging, despite being the first in my family to go to college.

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Gen Z youth on nondegree paths feel workforce ready

eSchool News

As college enrollment remains below pre-pandemic levels and survey after survey captures growing public skepticism about the value of college, ASA and JFF commissioned a survey – conducted by Morning Consult – of more than 1,100 high school graduates who have opted not to go to college directly after high school to better understand their decisions.

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Friday 5: K-12 coding

eSchool News

These durable skills are critical for students during their K-12 years, in college, and in the workforce. Learning to code can be a game-changer for students, regardless of country. And Singapore launched a tailored coding class for primary and secondary school students as early as 2014.

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How success coaches anticipate and tackle college students’ challenges

The Hechinger Report

DALLAS — Daisy Donjuan’s family never saw the value in college. After graduating from high school, she did what was expected of her — dropped education, worked and pitched in at home as her parents did. With her coach’s help, Donjuan created a plan to graduate through the college’s paralegal program.

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3 ways to support special education students with college and career readiness

eSchool News

Often, these students don’t have access to the same level of resources that are available to general education students. While we have made great strides in how we support students receiving special education services, there are still equity gaps that exist in areas like college and career planning.

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