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Centering Child Well-Being in Child Support Policy
We know that there is a better way to approach child support policy to build strong families and communities -- and that's why we're proud to share w...
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BlogAugust 22, 2023
Ascend’s 2023 Parent-Powered Solutions Fund Centers Student Parent Expertise, Advances Postsecondary Success
Ascend at the Aspen Institute is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Parent-Powered Solutions Fund, which will provide financial resources and...
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Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsJuly 20, 2023
A collection of different photos featuring Christian Ortiz, his daughter, and his mother
Snapshots in the Journey of a Student Father
Reflections on the experiences, challenges, and joys that shape the life of student father and Ascend PSP Parent Advisor Christian Ortiz.
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Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsJune 16, 2023
Cover of the digital chartbook, "We Are Here Too: Who Are the 1 Million Fathers in College?". A student father in a graduation cap and gown is seated with his son and daughter, smiling.
“We Are Here Too”: Who Are the 1 Million Fathers in College?
Among the one in five postsecondary students who are parents, there are close to 1.1 million student fathers. This chartbook synthesizes the available...
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Aspen Postsecondary Success for ParentsJune 16, 2023
A photo of students and their children at Santa Fe Community College
New Mexico Snapshot: Innovations for Student Parents in the Land of Enchantment
On May 9, members of the Ascend team had the opportunity to visit Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico. Here are three takeaways from our site vis...
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Ascend NetworkJune 14, 2023
Announcing Ascend Fellowship Impact Fund Awardees for the Class of 2021
We’ve selected four projects from the 2021 Class of Fellows that show impressive potential in both their scope and capacity to address timely issues...
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Ascend FellowshipMay 25, 2023