Daily Lumina News 091622

As of 2020, almost 60 percent of white residents in Colorado held some kind of college credential, including industry certificates. But only 38 percent of Black residents and 25 percent of Latino residents did.
Colorado leaders want to change this reality—and part of their strategy entails spending federal relief dollars on programs that bring students like Reginaldo Haro-Flores back to school to complete their degree.

Every year, millions of community college students pursue their higher education dreams. And many aspire to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Clear communications about affordability, combined with strong student supports like coaching, can be driving forces behind whether that happens. This interview explores one adult student’s transfer path.

Even though many early childhood educators have postsecondary degrees and recognize the value of being in the field with some credentials, they also see how imbalanced the cost of higher education is compared to their own future earnings potential.
Some of these individuals will be eligible for debt relief under President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. And while it may not be the lifeline many had hoped for, education watchers say it’s a start.

When it comes to earning a college degree, young parents often face significant hurdles that stem from being systematically excluded from educational opportunities.
A new report from Generation Hope documents how student-centered practices—including mentoring, tuition assistance, and a peer community—can change this trajectory and help parenting students shape better futures for themselves and their children.

Americans don’t seem to doubt the importance of higher education, but they are asking hard questions about whether it's available, affordable, and valuable enough.
Policy and higher ed experts from New America, Public Agenda, and the University of California, Los Angeles, join this episode of The Key to discuss several recent surveys on public attitudes about higher education.

People returning from incarceration need career pathways that allow them to successfully reenter society and support themselves and their families.
Tech companies meanwhile need skilled workers, and there are substantial benefits—corporate and societal—to helping formerly incarcerated individuals get a second chance. A new "playbook" offers a step-by-step guide to make that happen.