“As college success advocates in this moment, we must consider whether asking our students to persevere more is truly a credible or responsible strategy.”
The team at The University of Chicago To&Through Project published a recent op-ed that summarizes some of the key takeaways from their podcast that focused on how first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college students from CPS are navigating this pandemic and the fight for racial justice. Special shoutout to 2018 Surge Chicago Alum, Dominique McKoy, for his work on this!