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percent, 1 which has prompted institutions to reflect on practices that impact student success and on barriers students face in their pursuit of highereducation. 2017, March 3). 10 EAB (2017). Since 2020, enrollment at community colleges has declined 5.4 percent) and 18- to 20-year-old students (+1.4 2022, July 21).
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