Voices of Student Parents: “Time is the biggest issue for sure.”
More than one in five college students are parents, but [...]
Voices of Student Parents: “Since most of my classes were only offered at night I struggled to find care for my son”
More than one in five college students are parents, but [...]
Voices of Student Parents: “I have a responsibility to keep paving the path for those that come behind me”
More than one in five college students are parents, but [...]
Making “Free College” Programs Work for College Students with Children
DOWNLOAD REPORT Making “Free College” Programs Work for [...]
Parents in College By the Numbers
DOWNLOAD REPORT Two-generation (2Gen) programs and policies create [...]
Single Mothers with College Degrees Much Less Likely to Live in Poverty
DOWNLOAD REPORT Single Mothers with College Degrees Much [...]
Investing in Single Mothers’ Higher Education: Costs and Benefits to Individuals, Families, and Society
Postsecondary education is a reliable pathway to economic security and is increasingly important to securing family-sustaining employment. For single mother families, who make up a growing share of U.S. families, and who are especially likely to live in poverty, college attainment is a game changer for improving family well-being and meeting the demands of a changing economy.
Why We Should Invest in Single Mothers’ Higher Education
By Rachel Karp The number of single mothers in college [...]
IWPR Update: Research Supports Wins for Austin Workers and Student Parents
IWPR Analysis Informs Historic Sick Days Ordinance in Austin In [...]
Single Mothers in College: Growing Enrollment, Financial Challenges, and the Benefits of Attainment
DOWNLOAD REPORT Single student mothers are growing in [...]
