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Listening to teachers to support students impacted by COVID-19 

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One in four students is chronically absent , and many continue to lag in math and reading scores. These effects are even stronger in schools where a majority of students face significant equity barriers because of their racial identities or zip codes. It’s use it or lose it—and our students can’t afford to lose it.

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Reminder: Student, non-profit, and government discounts available for Extra Crunch

TechCrunch

Students, government employees, and members of non-profit organizations can get access to Extra Crunch at a discounted rate of $50/year (plus tax). How to claim the discount: Use a government, non-profit,edu or university email address and send a message to our customer support team at extracrunch@techcrunch.com.

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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both

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Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. Then — as a first-generation college student — she received her undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Enhancing Student Success Across Campus with Western Michigan University + Salesforce

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Western Michigan University (WMU) is a large, public research-intensive university that has been helping students reach their potential through a pursuit of purpose since 1903. Around 20K students find that purpose each year across a range of undergraduate and graduate programs at WMU. Solidifying Student Success.

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Student-founded Develop for Good surpasses 25,000 volunteer hours connecting students with nonprofits

TechCrunch

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world and the United States, governments and a patchwork of nonprofits and volunteer organizations sprang into action, offering everything from food and medical supplies to children’s books and clothing to individuals and families struggling in the virus’s wake.

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How tech can help people with dementia stay in the workplace longer

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It is striking then, that despite government and business commitments to support longer working lives and inclusive employment practices , workers with dementia are largely ignored. The UK government is currently attempting to increase the number of people with disabilities participating in the labour market.

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Student discount passes available for TC Sessions: Space 2020

TechCrunch

And it starts with affordable access for students eager to turn science fiction into fact. Grab your $50 student pass here and get ready to shift your career into warp speed. Pro Tip: We offer a range of ticket options for non-students (including discounts for government, military and non-profits).

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