OPINION: Community colleges have a lot of work to do helping students overcome learning gaps post pandemic

hechingerreport.org— I grew up in extreme poverty. The ability to access a free, high-quality education in North Texas changed my life. I benefited greatly from the ways community colleges meet students where they are and wrap their arms around them. Classes were small, and I had a clear sense of belonging, despite being the first in […]

hechingerreport.org—OPINION: Sending college students into classrooms to help our struggling students could be a winning post-pandemic solution. Thousands of public school districts and charter schools have turned to tutoring as a popular and effective way to jumpstart lagging student performance post-pandemic. Educators strongly endorse tutoring, when done right, and believe it can help students make real academic gains. In an effort to spur the tutoring movement, the Biden administration recently called on […]

KHON2—‘It felt really good to help our community,’ Maui College student plays ‘pivotal’ position in Maui relief efforts. Not only is Ryan Chang a student teacher assistant, but he also played a pivotal role in preparing thousands of meals for those affected by the Maui wildfires in August.

PAHOMEPAGE—Penn College students help out at the Kentucky Derby. WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania College of Technology announced they will provide gourmet dining to the VIP spectators at the Kentucky Derby. According to Penn College of Technology, 26 of their student were selected for Derby Week after an interview given by staff from Levy Restaurants. Officials say the baking and culinary art majors []