Higher Education

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The Inequities in Education Need To Be Resolved

This year, 3.7 million students will graduate from high school, and 2.5 million students will pursue post-secondary education. Although exciting, the celebration that follows college acceptance and graduation is not a privilege afforded to everyone. According to the National Center for Homeless Education, 49 to 86% of students experiencing homelessness...

3 Reasons Post-Secondary Education Is So Crucial Today

Written by Sairah Khan.

Photo Credits: Katerina Holmes In comparison to previous years, there has been an increase in the significance of higher education. Not only does it promise more job opportunities and a comfortable lifestyle, but it also allows for personal development and satisfaction. Americans have also begun to recognize the increased benefits of education. According...

Education Accessibility: A Solution To Homelessness and Poverty

Written by Sairah Khan.

The Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, once said, “Give a [wo]man a fish and you feed her for a day. You teach her to fish, and you give her an occupation that will feed her for a lifetime.” This quote highlights how the impact of band-aid solutions for homelessness, such as food banks and shelters, are helpful yet temporary. To implement a permanent solution,...

How Food and Housing Insecurities Diminish Educational Gains

Written by Sairah Khan.

The rising costs of post-secondary tuition and its implications for equity and accessibility have been a recurring topic on the political agenda for the last decade. Even with grants and scholarships accounted for, the price of college has impelled many to rely on loans and stretch budgets. Fortunately, a push for progress on the matter has succeeded,...