That’s a wrap on #Compact26!
Thanks to everyone who joined Dr. Mariko Cavey & Lorant Peeler to discuss scaling Federal Work-Study for K-12 success. We loved connecting with our #HigherEd peers.
Learn more here: www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/colleges/
#StudentSuccess #FederalWorkStudy
Promotional graphic for a Compact26 event featuring the Partnership for Student Success logo in the top right corner. Large white text on a blue background announces a "PSS Open Meet-Up." The main text states: "Our Higher Education Coalition helps higher ed connect with community partners to engage college students in meaningful service and work through tutoring, mentoring, and other roles supporting K-12 youth." A yellow text box on the right provides the schedule: "Monday, March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT, Hyatt Regency Chicago - Wrigley." Smaller blue text at the bottom adds: "Connect with us to learn how to get involved! The PSS provides free implementation guidance, program stipend opportunities, collaborative working groups, and other resources available through our nationwide network."
Attending #Compact26?
Whether you're scaling Federal Work-Study or exploring how college students can support K-12, join PSS for an Open Social & Meet-Up!
🗓️ Monday, March 16 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT
🤝 Network & share ideas!
#HigherEd #StudentSuccess #FederalWorkStudy
Promotional graphic for a Compact26 event featuring the Partnership for Student Success logo in the top right corner. Large white text on a blue background announces a "PSS Open Meet-Up." The main text states: "Our Higher Education Coalition helps higher ed connect with community partners to engage college students in meaningful service and work through tutoring, mentoring, and other roles supporting K-12 youth." A yellow text box on the right provides the schedule: "Monday, March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT, Hyatt Regency Chicago - Wrigley." Smaller blue text at the bottom adds: "Connect with us to learn how to get involved! The PSS provides free implementation guidance, program stipend opportunities, collaborative working groups, and other resources available through our nationwide network."
Join PSS at #Compact26!
PSS Open Social/Meet-Up: Mon, 3/16 @ 5PM CT
➤ Whether you’re a long-time partner of PSS or just curious about our work, join us to network and share ideas!
See you in Chicago!
#FederalWorkStudy #StudentSuccess
“It took a lot of stress off me because obviously not having the money to go to college is a huge thing." -Denise Gutierrez, USC student
Our recent policy story explores how #FederalWorkStudy programs can reduce financial barriers for aspiring teachers.
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𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗡: #HigherEd teams! 👋 On 8/13 at 2pm ET, join a live virtual mixer spotlighting tutoring orgs placing college students in P–12 support roles. Great for teams in financial aid, ed. & community engagement. zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#StudentSuccess #FederalWorkStudy
There’s still time to register for the Virtual Student Supports Mixer on 8/13 at 2pm ET! #HigherEd teams in financial aid, community engagement, education & more—come hear from tutoring orgs placing college students in P–12 roles.
➡️ zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#StudentSuccess #FederalWorkStudy
In '24, Raising a Village hired 60+ students from American Uni., @gwu1821.bsky.social, @howard.edu, @trinitydc.bsky.social & Career Tech as tutors/mentors. 53% got #FederalWorkStudy, helping 400+ K12 students via 472 hours of tutoring, & boosting attendance to 92%/assignment completion to 89%.
Thanks for sharing, Cedar Crest College! "We had a student who started as a #FederalWorkStudy Community Tutor to make extra money... After 1 year of after school tutoring 2-3 days a week at our local Boys & Girls Club, our student changed her major to early education." bit.ly/share-your-f...
At WVU, the Purpose2Action program leverages #FederalWorkStudy to connect students with local nonprofits through paid service. This results in stronger student-community ties, career growth, and what one team calls “a reciprocal relationship between University and community.” bit.ly/3FqroVQ
At Step Up Tutoring, #FederalWorkStudy students provide free 1:1 #Tutoring in math & literacy to elementary students. 📚 Along the way, they develop career skills in time management, problem-solving & teamwork. 🎥 CEO Sam Olivieri shares more in the video below! #WorkStudy
The Community College of Philadelphia has placed 37 Federal Work-Study students in high-impact roles supporting K–12 students through its Adopt-A-School Program—exceeding their original goal as part of the @ps-success.bsky.social #HigherEducation Coalition. #FederalWorkStudy #StudentImpact
Last fall SAGA Education n sat down with Jesús Véliz, student and tutor at George Washington University, to discuss the impact tutoring through #FederalWorkStudy has had in his life. 🎤 His story offers a firsthand look at how these roles can support both learning and leadership.
#FederalWorkStudy can be a powerful tool that communities utilize to provide evidence-based supports to local K-12 students. Learn more about how Raising a Village uses FWS to support #HighImpactTutoring & #Mentoring w/ partners like @howard.edu: www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/driven-2-suc...
Thanks to #FederalWorkStudy I was able to work with @TTPageDC to help kids in @dcpublicschools with literacy. #SaveFWS #Budget2017
