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A Leap Ahead: How Community College Has Given Me A Head Start on the World

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These are just some of the harmful stereotypes commonly associated with students who choose to enroll in a community college. million public high school students, the stigma surrounding community college stubbornly remains. Despite those enrolled comprising over 8.9 million undergraduate students and 1.6

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

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Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Secretary Cardona will speak to the TRIO community during the event’s one-day Seminar on Relations with the U.S. The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S.

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Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity 

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Students who complete an internship while in college are 48.2% more likely to attain college-level employment than those who do not. ” For Guy Bastien, who returned to college as an older adult and father, TCDP brought with it a newfound world of opportunities through TRIO.

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. WASHINGTON, D.C. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Margaret Cahalan , Ph.D. , Margaret Cahalan , Ph.D. ,

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EQUALITY, Fall 2023

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How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now! Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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EQUALITY, Spring 2024

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January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

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This year’s prestigious award recipients include a college president, non-profit and corporate executives, academic leaders, and Capitol Hill leaders. Brett participated in the Upward Bound program at Boston College. Canedo participated in the Ronald E. Crumpton-Young participated in the Upward Bound program at Texas State University.