The Community College Challenge
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A Cross-Border Struggle For Success and Opportunity
Itzel Amacalli Tejeda, a U.S. citizen who lives in the border town of Juarez, Mexico, is making the leap from community college to a four year school. Sep 6, 2016
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American Crisis: 17 Million Young People Struggle With Mental Health Issues
According to a new report, 1 in 5 American children suffers from a mental health or learning disorder. Why aren't schools detecting mental health issues before they become problematic? May 27, 2016
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Building a Bright Future After Community College
A unique program is helping community college students graduate and get on a successful career path. May 24, 2016
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Community College Educates Prisoners for Life After Lockup
Walla Walla Community College prison education program helps people rediscover their worth and rejoin society with marketable skills. May 9, 2016
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White House Gives Community Colleges $100 Million Boost
The Obama Administration has promised to spend $100 million on expanding tuition-free training at community colleges. Apr 26, 2016
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Angel's Story: Prison to the Honor Roll
Angel Sanchez, a 33-year-old honors student at the University of Central Florida, received his GED diploma while in solitary confinement, serving a 30-year prison sentence. Mar 30, 2016
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Using a City as An Innovative Teaching Tool
Our Community College Challenge series continues today as we visit Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, a school that uses a modern city as an innovative teaching tool. Mar 17, 2016
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From Combat to Community College
As part of our Community College Challenge, The Takeaway checks in with a student at El Paso Community College in Texas, which enrolls over 1,000 veterans each semester. Feb 11, 2016
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Thinking Big at Lake Area Technical Institute
At Lake Area Technical Institute, a partnership with dealers of Caterpillar equipment is preparing community college students for life in the workforce. Jan 29, 2016
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Community Program Builds a Bridge from Gang Life to Life on Campus
In Boston, an educational nonprofit is helping former gang members and convicted felons get into community college, and attempting to transform a troubled neighborhood in the process. Jan 20, 2016