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Thank you for joining our Twitter chat! We look forward to working together toward better opportunities and outcomes for student parents #SupportStudentParents.
Q6: Student parents are more than just the barriers they face. Let's focus on success—share any data or stories you have about student parents.
Q5: What single change to state or federal policy would significantly impact student parents?
Policymakers need to hear more stories like this and take action on affordable childcare.