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The value of an idea increases exponentially when it’s shared. From our staff, partners and grantees to the people impacted by their efforts, each perspective offers new insight into the critical issues at the heart of our work.

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Let’s Make College Affordable

| by Raquiba LaBrie in College Success

How COVID has Exacerbated the College Affordability Crisis—and What We Can Do Now

Haas Jr. is working with young people, advocates and others to chart a path to equality, opportunity and hope in higher education.

Education has long been thought of as a powerful equalizer in our society, creating pathways to opportunity and economic mobility. Yet the Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare the challenges facing too many students and…

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The Hero’s Journey

| by Raquiba LaBrie in College Success

Students Reflect on How They Made It to a Four-Year Degree

Undocumented graduates’ stories show the value of investing in critical supports and services for a very vulnerable population.

People who study storytelling know that one of the universal themes found in the ancient stories of many cultures is the “hero’s journey.” During this journey, heroes grapple with fear, encounter guides who help the…

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