As more Latino students get into college, parents prevent some from leaving the nest
Leaving for college is a rite of passage. Some Latino students feel pressure from their parents to stay close to home and pass up opportunities to attend college somewhere far … Continue reading
How do we protect youth from homelessness?
Young adults seeking public housing? Good luck. Youth reporter Kasey Saeturn examines the growing population of homeless youth in San Francisco, where as many as 1,600 young adults are without a home … Continue reading
Get DACA, pursue your dream job
Adriana Meza feared she wouldn’t be able to graduate college and pursue a teaching career in the United States. As an undocumented student, she lacked a social security number — required … Continue reading
What college students want: the ‘safe space’ debate on campus
Are colleges doing enough to ensure equity, diversity, and safety for all students? Students from different colleges comment on different forms of racism or racial tension on campuses. “What does a safe space … Continue reading
Racial justice on campus
In the wake of protests at college campuses across the country—where students are demanding changes to the ways that schools approach racial diversity—Youth Radio alumni shared their stories about race and … Continue reading
High school students have financial options for college
Financial aid plays a key role for prospective college students, especially in communities such as Boyle Heights where many families are low income. But many students and their parents don’t know there … Continue reading
Council votes to include all Richmond students in tuition aid program
All college-bound seniors who live in Richmond became eligible for the city’s scholarship program when the city council voted to extend eligibility to students in private and charter schools, as well those in … Continue reading
Creating a college-going culture in Arvin
Arvin High School students face negative expectations about their prospects for college—the legacy of low graduation rates weighs on them, and it’s hard to imagine their options beyond the Bakersfield area. But there are scholarships and … Continue reading
Is it too late for me to get into college?
As university admissions standards grow increasingly competitive, an Oakland high school student wonders if working hard for good grades is enough to get into college anymore. “I want to believe that school is … Continue reading
Choosing no debt over my dream school
Since middle school, Nanette Thompson has dreamed of going to UCLA — it seemed like the perfect springboard to a career as a broadcaster and publicist. But at a time when student debt is crippling … Continue reading
