Parenting in a Pandemic: Understanding the Challenges Faced by California Community College Students and Actionable Recommendations for Policy. Research & Occasional Paper Series: CSHE.4.2024

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      Center for Studies in Higher Education. University of California, Berkeley, 771 Evans Hall #4650, Berkeley, CA 94720-4650. Tel: 510-642-5040; Fax: 510-643-6845; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://cshe.berkeley.edu/
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    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
      Two Year Colleges
    • Subject Terms:
      COVID-19; Pandemics; Community College Students; Child Rearing; Nontraditional Students; Parents; Barriers; Child Care; Minority Group Students; Young Children; Student Experience; Student Characteristics; Poverty; Mothers; Family Role; Student Personnel Services
    • Subject Terms:
      California
    • Abstract:
      The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges to students across the United States, particularly those who are parents enrolled in community colleges. California's community college system serves a diverse student population, including a significant number of non-traditional, working adults who are also parents. These students have faced unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic, including the difficulties of balancing childcare responsibilities with academic and professional obligations. This paper summarizes the preliminary findings of a study that intends to contribute to the crucial conversation around childcare needs among community college students. The focus of this study was understanding the experiences of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) mothers with young children and the impact of COVID-19 on their educational experiences in community colleges across the state of California.
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    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      ED656575