FRCC Receives $1.45 Million Grant to Help Parents Go to College
FRCC will receive almost $1.5 million from the US Department of Education to continue its child care assistance program for our students who have kids.
Veteran Celebrates Father’s Day With a Diploma—Then on to a Bachelor’s Degree
For Chris Sarracino, success in college required two key ingredients: maturity and fatherhood. Going back to school at FRCC has helped him manage a busy life while working and parenting. After successfully completing his associate degree, he’s now moving on to his bachelor’s at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Power to the Parents: A Quick Guide for Voting this November
We know, we know. Many of you are tired of hearing about the election next month. But, if you only read one more article about voting and the election, please make it this one. As students who are also parents, this blog post is just for you. It’s your guide to what is going to […]
Welcome Back to School, Student-Parents
As we get into our “new normal” this school year, there are some very notable differences from past semesters. Some students are coming back in person (with masks and social distancing, of course)—and others are coming back virtually. Our students who are also parents are likely starting their virtual classes side-by-side with their children this […]
Learning Side-by-Side: Helping Parents Equitably Navigate Remote Learning Pods for Their Kids
Back-to-school season is looking very different for children—and their parents—in 2020. And for parents who are also students themselves, this fall is looking particularly complicated. Many school districts throughout the state are starting the semester with online classes only—or offering an online option for families who prefer it. Front Range Community College (FRCC), along with […]
Making the Invisible Visible
Understanding the Student-Parent Experience One-fourth of all community college students are parents, and yet this large portion of our student population remains largely unseen. In addition to the usual challenges that college students face—homework, navigating schedules and paying for college—student-parents have the added challenge of securing affordable, quality child care. And they don’t just need […]
Healthy Nutrition for Babies & Kids During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a number of challenges into our lives, especially for students who are parents. With fewer trips to the grocery store—and finding items missing from the shelves or unavailable online—meeting our babies’ and older kids’ nutritional needs has become even more problematic. Nutrition expert Victoria Lee has been kind enough to […]
Educational Resources and Activities for Families Learning From Home
FRCC has a number of students who are also parents. We want to share some helpful resources with you, knowing that many of you are currently working—and learning—from home with your kids. While everyone is adjusting to the “new normal” of COVID-19, parents are facing the added challenges and joys that come from having our […]