University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Check & Connect program pairs at-risk students with mentors, support

A long-running student success model from the College of Education and Human Development expands to reach more students.
Daily Emerald

Help from My Friends: how the Eugene Middle School’s mentor program supports at-risk students.

The Oregon women’s basketball team (10-0) defeated the Oregon State Beavers (5-4) 96-73 in an in-state rivalry game that saw the Ducks blow... Unfortunately for Oregon men’s basketball (4-4, 0-1 Big ...
Washington City Paper

D.C.’s Equitable Access Preference Helps At-Risk Students Compete for School Seats. Here’s how it works.

This article was produced as part of Humanities DC’s Community Journalism Program. As nearly 100,000 D.C. youth finished their enrollment in May for the upcoming 2025–26 school year, certain at-risk ...
The New York Times

Nevada Asked A.I. Which Students Need Help. The Answer Caused an Outcry.

The new system cut the number of students deemed “at risk” in the state by 200,000, leading to tough moral and ethical questions over which children deserve extra assistance. By Troy Closson Nevada ...