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How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Incarceration is not an individual experienceits a collective trauma that extends into our classrooms, campuses, and student services. That staggering figure should force us to reflect on how many students are directly impacted and how many might be silent about it. Finally, listen to students. Nearly 1 in 2 U.S.

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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. A primary component of this approach involves integrating mental health support with other basic student wellness services.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges around the country are exploring residential options, developing housing for the first time, or partnering with organizations such as Educational Housing Services (EHS), a New York City nonprofit group that houses students from colleges throughout the city. “As

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How to Keep Up with Rising Financial Aid Requests

School & Student Services by Community Brands

A November 2024 article , from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) highlights that total financial aid awarded by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and SAIS schools has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting schools commitment to supporting families. million during the same period.

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Resources to Help your schools thrive in 2022!

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Curious about private schools’ growth in 2022 – check out this article by the National Association of Independent Schools detailing trends to watch in 2022. appeared first on School and Student Services by Community Brands. While there are challenges ahead, our work is dedicated to helping your schools thrive. .

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Resources to Help Your School Thrive in 2024

School & Student Services by Community Brands

This article by EdTech showcases how K-12 schools use data and reporting to improve educational outcomes, create efficiencies, and plan targeted initiatives. The power of a unified digital campus allows schools to quickly and easily look at data across the student lifecycle.

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Sustainable Funding Strategies for Mental Health and Basic Needs Support Post-HEERF

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In the wake of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) era, federal emergency funds for higher education has concluded, but its impact endures on campuses across the country, as demonstrated in a recent Washington Post article. It came from student services aware of the need after the pandemic.”