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New Research on Student Parents

Who Are Undergraduates with Dependent Children? uses 2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) data to summarize key characteristics of undergraduate students with children. This project is a collaboration between Child Trends, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, and the Urban Institute.

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SPARK Opening

SPARK officially debuted the new website and resources on September, 30, 2024. A cross-organizational research team from Child Trends, the Institute for Women's Policy Research, and the Urban Institute also presented new insights on student-parent characteristics from the latest data. Watch the video and learn how to get involved in this movement!

Governor Newsom Signs AB 2458!

The California Alliance for Student Parent Success announced that the the Greater Accessibility, Information, Notice, and Support (GAINS) for Student Parents Act has been signed in California!

Basic Needs and Parenting in Higher Education at the Grantmakers for Education Conference

This conference will feature a session, "Basic Needs and Parenting in Higher Education: Advancing Equitable Outcomes” at 4:45 PM Central on October 16.

Title IX Injunctions in 26 States: What You Should Know

Legal challenges to the new Title IX rules have now temporarily blocked the enactment of the regulations in 26 states
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