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Inside CCRC: Senior Research Associate Hana Lahr’s Journey From Music and Politics to Higher Education

In the latest edition of our Inside CCRC blog series, Senior Research Associate Hana Lahr describes the many hats she's worn at community colleges, as well as her experience on Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.

Aligning Credit/Noncredit Workforce Programs: Lessons Learned From the Capital One Working Group

For five years, 13 community colleges have discussed conditions and offered suggestions for how best to bridge the gap between credit and noncredit programs. This blog post describes what they've found.

Addressing Postsecondary Math Obstacles Faced by Underserved Students

In order to close equity gaps in developmental math, colleges must address the specific challenges that less privileged students face, including stereotype threat and instructor bias.

Why Are Community Colleges Investing in Guided Pathways Reforms in the Face of Frightening Fiscal Uncertainty?

Based on research presented in CCRC's new guide, this blog breaks down how much guided pathways reforms cost to implement, why colleges are choosing to undertake the reforms despite those costs, and what these efforts mean for funding amid the pandemic.

Social Disruption as an Opportunity to Address Our Carbon Footprint: CCRC’s Commitment to Reducing Climate Change

CCRC is concerned about the future of the planet, we know our practices have negatively affected the environment, and we will do better moving forward.

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