Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Shutting Down Two Bay Area Schools It Launched In 2016Chan Zuckerberg Initiative closes two tuition-free schools without explanation, offering $50 million for student transitions.
Unionized teachers at San Jose charter school vote no confidence in CEO over budget slashes and school shutdownUnionized teachers at Downtown College Prep expressed no confidence in the CEO due to budget cuts and school closure affecting low-income students of color in San Jose.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Shutting Down Two Bay Area Schools It Launched In 2016Chan Zuckerberg Initiative closes two tuition-free schools without explanation, offering $50 million for student transitions.
Unionized teachers at San Jose charter school vote no confidence in CEO over budget slashes and school shutdownUnionized teachers at Downtown College Prep expressed no confidence in the CEO due to budget cuts and school closure affecting low-income students of color in San Jose.
Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition?Colleges are increasingly offering free tuition to low-income undergraduate students through grants and scholarships, making education more accessible.
Students Lose Food Benefits Between High School and CollegeLess than half of low-income students retain food benefits after high school, despite potential eligibility.
Voices of Student Success podcast: Encouraging first-gen students to study abroadBucknell University is launching initiatives to support first-generation and low-income students in pursuing study abroad opportunities.
Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition?Colleges are increasingly offering free tuition to low-income undergraduate students through grants and scholarships, making education more accessible.
Students Lose Food Benefits Between High School and CollegeLess than half of low-income students retain food benefits after high school, despite potential eligibility.
Voices of Student Success podcast: Encouraging first-gen students to study abroadBucknell University is launching initiatives to support first-generation and low-income students in pursuing study abroad opportunities.
13-Percentage-Point Gap in Pell vs. Non-Pell CompletionLow-income students face significant barriers to success in college, particularly Pell Grant recipients compared to their non-Pell counterparts.
I was a low-income student, so college never seemed feasible. That changed when I took a college class as a high schooler.A dual enrollment college class for high school students can significantly change their perception of college and build educational confidence.
Researchers surveyed 2.5 million students of elite colleges and confirmed most Ivy Leaguers come from wealthy familiesDespite increased college attendance, elite universities see little change in low-income student representation, remaining at levels around 5% over a century.
When is a California college degree worth the cost? A new study has answersLow-income students in California can attend affordable colleges with good returns on investment compared to private and for-profit institutions.