Student-Parent Data Collection

The Data-to-Action Campaign for Parenting Students

The Data-to-Action Campaign for Parenting Students (D2A) has partnered with colleges in California, Illinois, Oregon, and Texas to strengthen data collection and supports for student parents. Participating institutions work with the Urban Institute to assess existing resources, gather student input, refine parenting-status questions, and implement data-informed strategies to improve student success. In Texas, institutions are also building leadership hubs to support colleges statewide.

The Urban Institute hosts the Data-to-Action Campaign. In fact, D2A was the first project that launched the SPARK Collaborative. Visit the Urban Institute’s webpage to learn more and explore resources and insights on collecting data about students’ parenting status.

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Featured Resources from the Data-to-Action Campaign

How Should Colleges Collect Parenting Student Data? (Version 2.0)

An Updated Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners

Lessons on Collecting Data and Driving Change to Support Student Parent Success

This hybrid event highlighted insights from the Data-to-Action Campaign with speakers, a panel, and an opportunity to connect with college leaders from across the community of practice.

Rubric for the Authentic Engagement of Student Parents

A Self-Assessment Opportunity for Partners Working with Student Parents

Colleges Will Need New Data Collection Efforts to Identify Parenting Students after Changes to Financial Aid Forms

Bog post that describes why the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is no longer a useful source to identify students with dependent children

Better Data Yield Better Outcomes for Student Parents and Colleges

Blog post with the Urban Institute and California State University-Channel Islands

Six Ways Colleges Can Collect Better Data on Student Parents

Blog post where the Urban Institute asks student parents from colleges participating in the D2A campaign how their institutions could better support them and gather more accurate data on their experiences

Student-Parent Data Collection

The Data-to-Action Campaign for Parenting Students

Featured Resources from the Data-to-Action Campaign

How Should Colleges Collect Parenting Student Data? (Version 2.0)

Lessons on Collecting Data and Driving Change to Support Student Parent Success

Rubric for the Authentic Engagement of Student Parents

Colleges Will Need New Data Collection Efforts to Identify Parenting Students after Changes to Financial Aid Forms

Better Data Yield Better Outcomes for Student Parents and Colleges

Six Ways Colleges Can Collect Better Data on Student Parents

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Student-Parent Data Collection

The Data-to-Action Campaign for Parenting Students

Featured Resources from the Data-to-Action Campaign

How Should Colleges Collect Parenting Student Data? (Version 2.0)

Lessons on Collecting Data and Driving Change to Support Student Parent Success

Rubric for the Authentic Engagement of Student Parents

Colleges Will Need New Data Collection Efforts to Identify Parenting Students after Changes to Financial Aid Forms

Better Data Yield Better Outcomes for Student Parents and Colleges

Six Ways Colleges Can Collect Better Data on Student Parents

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