Elissa Nadworny
Stories
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National
Changing How You Think Helps The Transition From Prisoner Back To Citizen
Reentry programs work like a bridge between the world of corrections and the world of social services. Here's what one of those programs is doing to help folks stay out for good.
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Education
'Do They Kick Out Pregnant People?' Navigating College With Kids
Nearly 4 million college students are raising children — a fifth of all undergraduates. They have better grades than their peers without kids but are less likely to graduate. What can schools do?
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Law & Courts
California Programs Helps People On Parole To Function In Society
A re-entry program in San Bernardino, Calif., for released offenders is like a bridge between the world of corrections and the world of social services. The program helps people on parole transition.
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Education
'Do They Kick Out Pregnant People?' Navigating College With Kids
Nearly four million college students are raising children — a fifth of all undergraduates. They have better grades than their peers without kids but are less likely to graduate.
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National
How To Calculate The Cost Of College: A Guide To Financial Aid Terms
For most students, figuring out where to go to college is closely linked with, "How am I gonna pay for it?" The answer — sort of — comes in lots of confusing terms and jargon.
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Education
Legislation Looks Into College Financial Aid Letters
College and universities routinely send financial aid letters to prospective students that are utterly confusing. New legislation would require these letters to be uniform and easy to understand.
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Education
Does It Matter Where You Go To College? Some Context For The Admissions Scandal
It's no surprise that rich people game the system to get their kids into top colleges. Here are some key takeaways as the bribery scandal evolves.
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National
College Completion Rates Are Up, But The Numbers Will Still Surprise You
To unlock the benefits of going to college, you need to earn a degree. But average completion rates in the U.S. are surprisingly low and can vary widely depending on what type of school you attend.
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National
'I Need A Degree In Order To Move Forward': Why Some Adults Choose College
About 7.6 million adults 25 and over attended college in 2018. Among them are a mother of four, a Navy vet and a grandmother finishing what she started more than four decades ago.
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National
As Elite Campuses Diversify, A 'Bias Towards Privilege' Persists
Many elite colleges have committed to enrolling more low-income students. But, a new book argues, their efforts at inclusivity still fall short.