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PROOF POINTS: New wave of research shows nudging students by text is not as promising as hoped

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One of the most promising uses of technology in education seemed to be a cheap one: nudging text messages. Based on these early successes, education leaders in government and nonprofit organizations sought to bring the power of text messages to hundreds of thousands of students. None of these guidelines are absolute.

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

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Gifting myself with an education is a part of my recovery,” said Nomi Badboy, 43, one of three students attending this week’s meeting of the school’s collegiate recovery program. Education is an example of what’s called “recovery capital,” something earned that makes long-term recovery more likely.

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College tuition breaks for Native students spread, but some tribes are left out

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This story also appeared in Oregon Public Broadcasting Hall — who graduated in 2021 with a doctorate in linguistics from the University of Oregon — is the language coordinator for the Coquille Indian Tribe. There are “so many people that are stuck in poverty and stuck in situations where they can’t get an education,” Hall said. “I

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After a tough but promising freshman year, Dartmouth student tackles change at elite campuses

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are only half as likely, recent Education Trust data show. “We Realistically, education is the only way I have out. Realistically, education is the only way I have out. The class of 2021, according to the most recent data provided by the college, is 10 percent Latino and 9 percent black. Higher Education.

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