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SPARK Officially Opens

SPARK offers tools, resources, and spaces for individuals and organizations nationwide to build evidence and take action to support parenting students. In September 2024, we hosted a virtual opening event unveiling SPARK’s website’s core features, including a comprehensive resource library and regional/topical constellation groups. Read the press release and watch our recording here

In The News

Read the latest news and research centering student parents.

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!

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

CCAMPIS 2024

U.S. government pauses new CCAMPIS applications for 2024 cycle.
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Events

See what’s coming up in the student-parent space!

2024 Student Basic Needs Spark Grants Funding Cycle Informational Webinar

Hannah Sternig will share about the Madonna Program at Trinity Woods, which focuses on holistic student parent support for the whole family.

AERA 2025: Research, Remedy, and Repair - Toward Just Education Renewal

The State of Pregnant & Parenting Students in California: Fostering a Sense of Belonging at CSUs
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Every month, we share events, insights, and resources from the field, student parents in the media, SPARK Collaborative updates, and celebrations in our newsletter. Check out previous newsletters by clicking the links below. Sign up to stay in the know!

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October 2024 SPARK Update

SPARK Update: Supporting Student Parents on Campus This Fall

September 2024 SPARK Update - Second Edition

National Student Parent Month Is Not Over Yet!

September 2024 SPARK Update - First Edition

Hooray for National Student Parent Month!

July 2024 SPARK Update

Cool Things for Student Parents This Hot Summer
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©2024 SPARK Collaborative, some rights reserved.