The Mixed Methods Blog

Perspectives from our researchers, highlights from recent studies, and other news about CCRC

Shining a Light on the Growing Population of English Learners

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English language learners compose a growing portion of the community college population, but little research thus far has been devoted to examining their experiences. This blog post explains why it's important to fill in the gap. 

Inside CCRC: Jessica Brathwaite’s Close-Up View of the Consequences of Educational Inequality

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In this edition of Inside CCRC, Senior Research Associate Jessica Brathwaite describes the dynamics she observed as a student in Queens that catalyzed her passion for equity work.

Inside CCRC: How Stacie Long Uses Design to Make CCRC's Work Easy to Grasp

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Long uses graphics, colors, and design to improve the readability of our research while maintaining its technical accuracy.

Can Innovation Scale? Lessons From the 2019 League for Innovation Conference

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Drawing on lessons learned from CUNY ASAP, iPass, and faculty development cycles, this blog post explores why some reforms prove successful in multiple contexts, while others do not.

Shrinking Racial Gaps in Student Debt and Default: Recommendations to Congress

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The gaps in debt levels and default rates between White and Black college students have swelled to an alarming extent, and some U.S. senators have taken notice. Judith Scott-Clayton outlines several policy recommendations for shrinking the disparities.