The Films
Elevating the narratives of student parents and the innovative leaders creating generational impact.
Student Parents
EP1
Meet the student parents! Featuring former student parents Nicole Lynn Lewis and Dr. Tina Cheuk, along with current students Abby, Matt, Amonieka, and Angela, see higher education through the lens of this 1 in 5 population: their stories, the systemic barriers they’ve encountered, and the dreams they have for themselves and their families.
Featured Partners: Generation Hope, Student Parent Joy
Produced with Support From: Imaginable Futures
Childcare
EP2
One of the most basic needs parents returning to school have is access to affordable childcare, but many institutions lack the funding and mission to offer childcare on campus. In this film, follow Dr. Daria Willis, President of Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland, as she works to find an innovative solution to bring childcare back to her school.
Featured Partner: Kids on Campus
Produced with Support From: ECMC
Mental Health
EP3
A mental health crisis is impacting students across the country. For student parents who are juggling competing priorities in life and in school it can be particularly overwhelming and difficult to access on-campus mental health resources. Watch as student parents at Sacramento State voice their needs and see how the university is bridging the gap for its student parents there.
Featured Partner: Sacramento State Student Ambassadors
Produced with Support From: College Futures Foundation
Housing
EP4
Affordable student housing is a luxury most students with dependents struggle to find. Follow Lori Barr, Co-Founder and CEO of Raise the Barr as she embarks on a first of its kind endeavor to change this reality, not just for student parents in California, but for student parents and their families across America.
Featured Partner: Raise the Bar
Produced with Support From: Imaginable Futures
Workforce
EP5
The student parent journey doesn’t end at graduation. In order to be truly successful, student parents need to be confident that their degree will translate to job security after they graduate. In this final film, watch how the city of San Antonio comes together, helping student parents successfully transition into higher education and ultimately meaningful careers that create generational impact.