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  • He's spent 29 years behind bars. For the past 6 months, he's also been a college professor.

    Charlotte West Jason Gonzales

    January 04, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States, Cañon City, Colorado

    A new program through Adams State University hires incarcerated professors to teach in prison bachelor’s programs, providing them training and income while giving more people access to education behind bars. Students report that they prefer learning from someone who understands their experiences and is available to connect with outside of formal classes.

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  • More Colorado students are sticking with higher education after COVID hardships

    Jason Gonzales

    October 20, 2023 |

    Chalkbeat Colorado |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    By offering mentorship opportunities, multicultural support, increased academic support, and more resources to address food and housing insecurity, colleges such as the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Northern Colorado have improved student retention rates, with 89 percent and 74.5 percent of freshmen, respectively, staying enrolled for their second year in 2023.

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  • Colorado community colleges doubled their graduation rate by better meeting student needs

    Jason Gonzales

    December 13, 2022 |

    Chalkbeat |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    Community colleges in Colorado increased graduation rates by reforming remedial class programs, making sure students' food and housing needs are met, and improving academic advising.

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