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Innovation That Matters
Stories of change makers working to improve equity in higher education
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Innovation That MattersWhat Prevents Isolation and Dropout for Nontraditional Students? Connection
Online and adult learners don’t always get “that camaraderie, that rah-rah feel,” says the founder of Upswing, which provides tutoring and coaching to keep students on track. -
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3 Interactions With a Mentor Can Help a Student Graduate. Here’s How.
Connecting, even just texting, with a well-trained peer or alum can expand a student’s comfort zone — and benefit the mentor, too. -
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How a ‘Layer’ Inside an Academic Department Can Diversify a Field
This nonprofit teams up with colleges to support students underrepresented in tech and build their career prospects. -
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How to Coach Students Without Trying to ‘Fix’ Them
Digital nudges and humans together can help historically underrepresented students find their own answers and motivation to succeed in college. -
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Awarding Emergency Aid Can Make Students ‘Perform Poverty.’ Is There a Better Way?
One entrepreneur thinks an app might be more effective than a person at distributing funds. -
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What First-Generation Students Need to Land ‘Strong Jobs’
Résumé prep? Sure. But colleges and employers working together can help students build professional networks and social capital.
This podcast series from Goldie Blumenstyk shares the stories of change makers working to improve equity in higher education.
Made possible with support from HP.
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