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Bootstrapping
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Can $1,000 a month help more students land nursing careers? An L.A. pilot effort says yes

Community colleges in California are addressing healthcare worker shortages with pilot programs like BOOST that provide guaranteed income to students.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
8 hours ago

'Prove the haters wrong': How one California community college student strives to overcome homelessness

Many community college students in California struggle with housing insecurity, impacting their ability to study and succeed.
Bootstrapping
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Can $1,000 a month help more students land nursing careers? An L.A. pilot effort says yes

Community colleges in California are addressing healthcare worker shortages with pilot programs like BOOST that provide guaranteed income to students.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
8 hours ago

'Prove the haters wrong': How one California community college student strives to overcome homelessness

Many community college students in California struggle with housing insecurity, impacting their ability to study and succeed.
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#higher-education
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Breaking down financial barriers for CUNY students and investing in student success | amNewYork

Financial barriers significantly hinder college enrollment and retention for low-income students, necessitating systemic changes.
NYC parents
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Staten Island student with 'academic excellence' receives prestigious scholarship| In Class column

James Patterson awards scholarships to students at Manhattan University to support higher education.
The James Patterson '69 Scholarships recognize academic excellence and financial need among students.
Education
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K

MIT announced tuition-free education for incoming students from families earning less than $200,000, covering 80% of its classes.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Breaking down financial barriers for CUNY students and investing in student success | amNewYork

Financial barriers significantly hinder college enrollment and retention for low-income students, necessitating systemic changes.
NYC parents
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Staten Island student with 'academic excellence' receives prestigious scholarship| In Class column

James Patterson awards scholarships to students at Manhattan University to support higher education.
The James Patterson '69 Scholarships recognize academic excellence and financial need among students.
Education
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Massachusetts Institute of Technology to waive tuition for families making less than $200K

MIT announced tuition-free education for incoming students from families earning less than $200,000, covering 80% of its classes.
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NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

This mental health chatbot aims to fill the counseling gap at understaffed schools | TechCrunch

Sonar Mental Health's chatbot Sonny offers a supportive mental health resource for students amidst a nationwide counselor shortage.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of the Charting My Path program by DOGE has disrupted critical support for students with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT Plus is free for students now - how to grab this deal before finals

NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

This mental health chatbot aims to fill the counseling gap at understaffed schools | TechCrunch

Sonar Mental Health's chatbot Sonny offers a supportive mental health resource for students amidst a nationwide counselor shortage.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

DOGE abruptly cut a program for teens with disabilities. This student is 'devastated'

The cancellation of the Charting My Path program by DOGE has disrupted critical support for students with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT Plus is free for students now - how to grab this deal before finals

more#education
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Garber announces new initiatives to fight antisemitism, anti-Israeli bias - Harvard Gazette

Harvard University is launching new initiatives to combat antisemitism and anti-Israeli bias, informed by a recent task force report.
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#college-admissions
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

As a college coach, I was mad when a student used ChaptGPT. I later realized AI could be helpful during the admissions process.

AI can aid students in organizing their thoughts during the admissions process without undermining authenticity.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

My daughter was accepted into her dream college, so I thought the admissions process was behind us. I couldn't have been more wrong.

Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

As a college coach, I was mad when a student used ChaptGPT. I later realized AI could be helpful during the admissions process.

AI can aid students in organizing their thoughts during the admissions process without undermining authenticity.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Parenting

My daughter was accepted into her dream college, so I thought the admissions process was behind us. I couldn't have been more wrong.

more#college-admissions
#education-policy
Education
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Students Fear Applying for Financial Aid Will Prompt Family Members' Deportation

Filling out the FAFSA is crucial for students, regardless of family immigration status, but it comes with potential risks.
Education
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Students Fear Applying for Financial Aid Will Prompt Family Members' Deportation

Filling out the FAFSA is crucial for students, regardless of family immigration status, but it comes with potential risks.
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SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Steve Carell Surprised 800 High School Students Impacted By The LA Fires With The Sweetest Gesture

Steve Carell surprises Altadena seniors by funding their prom tickets, uplifting students affected by the Eaton fire.
NYC parents
fromNew York Family
2 months ago

Summer Rising 2025: Apply Now for Free Summer Program for NYC Students

Free Summer Rising program applications are now open for NYC students, providing academic support and recreational activities.
#mental-health
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

How to Beat the Winter Blues and More: A Q&A With Cornell Tech's New Therapist Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell Tech enhances mental health support with a new counselor for students and select NYC programs.
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

How to Beat the Winter Blues and More: A Q&A With Cornell Tech's New Therapist Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell Tech enhances mental health support with a new counselor for students and select NYC programs.
more#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A Simple Strategy to Reduce Academic Anxiety in Dyslexia

Students with dyslexia experience greater academic anxiety than neurotypical peers.
Cognitive reappraisal reduces academic anxiety in all students, including those with dyslexia.
Universities should support dyslexic students' emotional well-being, not just provide academic adjustments.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Seven key factors that make tutoring essential for academic success - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Tutoring provides individual support tailored to a student's needs, helping grasp difficult concepts and build a strong academic foundation. Personalised attention can make a world of difference.
Online learning
fromThe Mercury News
6 months ago

West Valley high school district gets federal grant for students affected by landslide

"Kids made this trek across the slide during the times when it was dark, when it rained, when it was foggy. They felt exhausted."
Education
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Gators to redshirt 7-foot-9 freshman Rioux

Florida coach Todd Golden clarified the redshirting plan for Olivier Rioux, the tallest teenager in the world, explaining the rationale behind it to avoid wasting a year of eligibility.
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