Beyond Barriers: How Community College Student Parents Leverage Cultural Wealth for Success
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Community college students who are parents use their cultural wealth—skills, resilience, family support, and lived experiences—to overcome barriers and succeed academically. They draw on strengths like time management, resourcefulness, and strong family networks to balance school, work, and caregiving responsibilities. This cultural wealth helps them persist and achieve goals despite financial, institutional, and social challenges. Recognizing and valuing these assets can improve support systems and student success.
Originally published: January 21, 2026
Author: Cindy Miles
Position: Chancellor Emerita
Institution: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Published by: The EDU Ledger