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What one state learned after a decade of free community college – News ad

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What one state learned after a decade of free community college – News ad

Thirty-seven percent of students who initially entered college through the Promise Scholarship Program earned a two-year college degree within three years, compared to just 11 percent of students who applied for the scholarship but never fulfilled its requirements, such as financial aid paperwork and service hours.* Tennessee expects that since its inception, the scholarship program … Read more

How Can the Community School Model Support Newcomer Education?  – News ad

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How Can the Community School Model Support Newcomer Education?  – News ad

Students at OIHS drop out at nearly half the rate that newcomers students do at other Oakland high schools. The school’s success comes largely from the community school model, which co-locates essential services on campus, ensuring easy access for students and families. The model adheres to the principle of “Maslow before Bloom,” which suggests that … Read more