Filling In This Perception Gap Can Help Low-Income Students Succeed

The video discusses the challenges faced by community college students, particularly at LaGuardia Community College, where many students come from low-income backgrounds. It highlights the stories of students like Diamond Stanback, Luis Ramos, and Christian Ortiz, who overcome personal and financial challenges with the help of support programs such as College Discovery and Fatherhood Academy. The video emphasizes the gap between the perception and reality of college students and the need for better funding and support systems to help students succeed.

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