🤓 #WeekendRead : I appreciate NPR & The Hechinger Report for covering such an important set of issues facing #studentparents that we can (and must) address across #cahighered and beyond npr.org/2024/04/18/124…
EdTrust-West @EdTrust Ascend at the Aspen Institute California Competes Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern The Hope Center

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📢 The Title IX rule is here, after years of pressure from students and advocates!

The Pregnant Scholar is here to help pregnant and parenting students understand their new rights. Sign up for our FREE resources: thepregnantscholar.org/titleix-update…

#ICYMI : The webinar recording for our recent webinar introducing The California Alliance for Student Parent Success (a joint effort with EdTrust-West) is now available! Catch up on the insights and initiatives discussed ⤵️
castudentparentalliance.org/resources/brea…

Who will benefit from the new Title IX regulations?

MILLIONS of pregnant and parenting students. (We did the math!)

Learn more here in our blog post with Dr. Theresa Anderson of Urban Institute
urban.org/urban-wire/new…

Shout out to Tayla Easterla, #StudentParent Cal Poly quoted in this recent NPR article
npr.org/2024/04/18/124…

Indigenous Mex student scholarships in Ventura/San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara Counties. Undocumented, AB540, DACA, & US citizens r eligible.
Becas para estudiantes indigenas d Mexico en condados d Ventura/San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara.
Indocumentado, AB540, DACA, y ciudadanos.

This place. #StudentParents
Athletic scholarship revoked for 4.0 GPA soon-to-be student parent. Appreciate Mustang News for the coverage. 📞 Larissa Mercado-López, PhD (she/her) & The Pregnant Scholar & anyone dealing with #TitleIX for guidance.
mustangnews.net/cal-poly-footb…

Overwork lose-lose: Study (N=230) finds when a woman does the same amt & quality of work in 40 hrs as a man does in 60 hrs, the man receives greater rewards. And if the women works 60 hrs, the 60-hr men are more 8% more likely to receive overwork rewards.
forbes.com/sites/michelle…

Just requested some internal funding to host a launch party at my campus for #RaisingUp in May
raisingupstudentparents.com
A 5-part short film series elevating the narratives of student parents & the innovative leaders creating generational impact.
The CSU campuses are featured.

Join us #AERA24 Sat 7:45-9:15 am, Conv Center, Level 100-120A #TeacherEd
Cultivating Teachers of Color: Culturally & Linguistically Affirming Programs & Spaces, Research, & Racial Justice Cal Poly Bailey College of Science and Mathematics The CSU
AERA
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#SeenHeardReflected

There’s good reason for colleges to support student parents. A study from IF partner New America finds that those with the support they need, such as financial, basic needs and child care, are better able to complete their programs. Learn more: newamerica.org/education-poli…

How can #CommunityColleges and policymakers help #StudentParents earn their degrees?

Here, our experts detail how offering financial and caregiving support is essential to improving retention of the 1️⃣ in 5️⃣ students who parent while pursuing #HigherEd . newamerica.org/education-poli…

Register here for this free webinar: elsuccessforum.org/news/the-scien…

Join efforts to support student parents and their families statewide. Learn more at next Wednesday's April 10 webinar with Marc Berman and the people behind the CA Alliance for Student Parent Success. Register here⤵️
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Prepare for Earth Day 2024 with helpful lesson plans from the Center for Sustainable and Climate.

The resources include lesson ideas for all subject areas and grade levels, a student leaders toolkit, and more resources to feel prepared for Earth Day.

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💚 these program flyers & swag (stickers) for #StudentsWithDependents Cal Poly
Stickers: Mustangs!
✅deanofstudents.calpoly.edu/studentswithde…

Join our webinar on April 9th, 10 am PST / 1 pm EST, as we learn with Lily Wong Fillmore about the importance of knowledge-building curricula for multilingual learners. Sign up now! elsuccessforum.org/news/the-scien… #ScienceofReading #MLLeducation

Let's keep the momentum going! Join the webinar next Wed 4/10 at 1:30pm to learn about the people, policy, & mission behind The CA Alliance for Student Parent Success and the GAINS for Student Parents Act by Marc Berman & S. Monique Limón. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…