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As Student Engagement Falls, Colleges Wonder: ‘Are We Part of the Problem?’

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And so the online and hybrid courses these institutions spun up during the pandemic came with little of the scaffolding that experts recommend. These techniques include human outreach, like employing teams of mentors and advisers who proactively check in on students, as well as automated tools that help keep learners on track.

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Does Online Education Help Low-income Students Succeed?

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In contrast—and as was found in many studies—students were equally likely to complete a hybrid course, one that delivers both face-to-face and digital components—as to complete a face-to-face course. Work and family obligations often undermine their studies, leading to a cascade of failures and dropouts.

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