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Co-Creation in College Discussions: A Transformative Start to IF’s CDP Better College Discussions

October 7, 2024

Co-Creation in College Discussions: A Transformative Start to IF’s CDP Better College Discussions

The "Five Practices for Better College Discussions", a Collaborative Discussion Project workshop series, kicked off virtually on September 25th with a successful introduction to collaborative communication. The first session laid...

College Access: IF Discussion Guide Provides a Pathway for Working-Class Youth

College Access: IF Discussion Guide Provides a Pathway for Working-Class Youth

Continued progress towards full political equality is not likely to occur without real effort. Consequently, those of us who suspect that American politics isn’t as fair as it should be...

First generation college students

October 1, 2018

First generation college students

Introduction First generation college students-- or those students whose parents did not complete a four-year degree-- face unique challenges. First-generation students include traditional-aged students, active-duty members of the military and veterans studying with G.I. benefits,...

Access to college remains a challenge for the poor

Access to college remains a challenge for the poor

At the most competitive colleges, the percentage of college students that come from the lower 50 percent of families by income is only 14%. See this recent NYTimes article, Efforts...

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