Conclusion

The overarching challenge of much of the Scholar Success program was the COVID-19 pandemic.  With its flexibility and commitment, the program was able to respond to student and family needs as they emerged and changed. As one Site Coordinator put it:  

“The only thing I would change is not having a pandemic. But because I cannot change that, I think our program was perfect. We held onto each other (figuratively) a little tighter and recognized the extreme value loved ones play in our lives. When I think about the future, I think that our students have really learned valuable lessons about how to react and how to treat each other during hard times. I know I learned about prioritizing things that are the most important, that matter.”