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A 2020 study found that thirty percent of student parents reported experiencing depression at the time they were surveyed, and thirty percent stated t...
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This case study captures Maryland’s 2Gen approach from community innovation to statewide policy adoption. It lifts up local strategies such as c...
![Principles for Engaging and Centering Parent Voice](https://ascend.gray64.dev/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2020-10-23-at-10.42.23-AM-768x999.png)
Over the last decade, Ascend has worked with and learned from more than 50 parents across the country. Our learnings have demonstrated the importance ...
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Investment in resources that improve the experience of students who are parents will improve the college experience for all students.
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Student parents are on every postsecondary campus across the country – in-person and online – but are rendered invisible by current data practices...
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This report from the Aspen Family Prosperity Innovation Community shares: principles and solutions that can advance the economic success and well-bein...