Dr Nichole Kang (Montgomery County Community College) has outlined several ways that colleges can empower student parents in their pursuit of education. Kang points to the importance of offering supports to facilitate participation in higher ed, such as campus food pantries, on-campus daycares, and connections to public supports. She further reminds readers that supports cannot exist in a silo. “Parenting students deserve the same access to quality education as those without children–they just need a little extra support,” concludes Kang. “By creating a culture of caring and empowerment, community colleges can help parenting students make their higher education dreams a reality.”
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