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First Generation
College Readiness
April 16, 2021

New micro-scholarships in San Jose build bank accounts and mindsets for college

Mayor Sam Liccardo raises $6 million to pilot innovative program in which small “scholar dollar” awards can add up to $5,000 by graduation.

John Fensterwald
College & Careers
December 29, 2020

Proposition 16 lost. Now what? Ideas to boost diversity at California universities

Experts suggest reforms in admissions, financial aid and transfer policies to legally increase diversity among students and faculty.

Larry Gordon
Student voices
March 20, 2020

Will the pandemic derail my big plans for my future?

Facing the uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis, a Cal State Los Angeles student wonders what lies ahead.

Marlene Cordova
Podcast
December 20, 2019

Care packages to first-gen college students; two views of a critical state audit

This week: We help deliver care packages to stressed-out CSU East Bay freshmen and get two views on a state audit critical of district spending on high-need students.

EdSource staff
College Readiness
December 18, 2019

A California school’s alumni adviser hits the road to ease 1st-year college students’ jitters

Team of mentors and counselors from San Jose charter high keep in touch to ease transition to college for first-generation college students.

John Fensterwald
College & Careers
August 23, 2017

UC faculty mentors will help the growing ranks of first-generation students

Almost half of UC's incoming freshman are in the first generation in their families to attend a four-year college or university. UC is bolstering counseling and other support for those students to help them graduate.

Larry Gordon