Who Gets to Graduate?
Who Gets to Graduate?
This article, written by Paul Tough for The New York Times Magazine, explores the challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds in U.S. colleges and universities. It focuses on the work of an innovative program called the University of Texas at Austin’s Project 2021, which aims to improve graduation rates for low-income and minority students. The article highlights the importance of non-academic factors such as mindset, resilience, and social support in determining whether or not students successfully navigate the challenges of higher education. It also discusses the impact of interventions and support systems that help students develop the skills and mindset necessary to overcome obstacles and graduate successfully.
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This article, written by Paul Tough for The New York Times Magazine, explores the challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds in U.S. colleges and universities. It focuses on the work of an innovative program called the University of Texas at Austin’s Project 2021, which aims to improve graduation rates for low-income and minority students. The article highlights the importance of non-academic factors such as mindset, resilience, and social support in determining whether or not students successfully navigate the challenges of higher education. It also discusses the impact of interventions and support systems that help students develop the skills and mindset necessary to overcome obstacles and graduate successfully.
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