Tag: Child Trends

The Needs of Parenting Students: A Research Brief by Child Trends

The Needs of Parenting Students: A Research Brief by Child Trends

The needs of students are influenced by their intersectional identities, and for a significant number of students in the United States—nearly 1 in 5—that identity includes being a parent. New research has found that students who are also parents require specific supports to successfully care for their children and perform well academically. Researchers implemented the New Mexico College Student Experience…

The Number of Children in Poverty Rising Significantly: What Can We Do?

The Number of Children in Poverty Rising Significantly: What Can We Do?

Due to a combination of COVID-19 stimulus relief funds issued to families, and expansions of programs such as the Child Income Tax Credit, child poverty declined by 25% in 2020 and close to 50% in 2021. However, in 2022 5 million more children slipped into poverty due to the expiration of many of these programs. Read SPI’s summary of Child…

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