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Child Hunger and the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Ed Trust and Hunger Free America
Getting Food to Students From Low-Income Backgrounds During School Closures
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Thoughts From a Former College Admission Officer in the COVID-19 Era
by Wil Del PilarAmidst increased anxiety over a global pandemic, parents and students alike are frantically adjusting to the new reality of school shutdowns, online learning, …
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How College Application Fees Are Barriers to College Access
by Marshall Anthony Jr.Being one of a few people in my family with a college degree, I am often called on to support family members, friends of the family, and even friends of friend…
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Graduation Rates Don’t Tell the Full Story: Racial Gaps in College Success Are Larger Than We Think
by Andrew Howard Nichols and Marshall Anthony Jr.A different way to examine college student success. Combining student loan default rates with six-year graduation rates would provide a more comprehensive view…
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Profile in Education Equity: Michelle Moreno, Leadership for Educational Equity
by Ed Trust
As director of partnerships and coaching with Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE), Michelle Moreno supports teachers and former teachers across the country…
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A Holistic Approach to Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)
by Nancy DuchesneauSocial, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is the latest buzzword in education. But what does it mean exactly? Usually, when you hear about social emot…
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From Numbers to Insight: Leveraging ESSA’s School Spending Requirement for Fair Funding
by Ivy MorganFor decades, researchers have used federal data to show that within states, the districts with the most students from low-income backgrounds and the most stude…
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How Affordable Are Public Colleges in Your State?
by Andrew Howard Nichols, Marshall Anthony Jr., and J. Oliver SchakFor millions of college-going students, one of the most urgent concerns is the rising cost of college and how to pay for it — and not just for tuition but othe…
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The Importance of High-Quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) for Black and Latino Children
by Carrie GillispieTwo recent studies, one about the state-funded Tennessee Voluntary Pre-K program and another from the University of Chicago, have breathed new life into the on…
