Our study finds that the CBE nursing programs examined may be financially more attainable for students from a lower socio-economic background, thereby opening the way for more Texans to pursue registered nurse (RN) and teaching credentials. Students graduating from the examined nursing CBE program at WGU report making 21 percent more in salary than non-WGU graduates. They also completed their degrees with less debt than those who attended traditional institutions.
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Temporary Assistance for Two-Parent Families in Texas: Reorienting TANF Toward Integral Human Development and Flourishing
Temporary Assistance for Two-Parent Families in Texas: Reorienting TANF Toward Integral Human Development and Flourishing Key points: TANF was designed to promote two-parent family stability, but current implementation in Texas diverts funds away from this core purpose. Strong empirical evidence shows that children in two-parent households experience better educational, economic, and behavioral outcomes. Texas TANF...
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