Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood - Virtual Book Talk with Nicole Lynn Lewis
The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Overview
Join a virtual book talk featuring author Nicole Lynn Lewis discussing her memoir "Pregnant Girl: A Story of Teen Motherhood." Explore the challenges faced by student parents in higher education as Lewis shares her personal journey of pursuing a college degree while raising her young daughter. Gain insights into the systemic barriers that exclude and neglect student parents, and learn about recommendations for better supporting the millions of parents enrolled in postsecondary education. Hear from moderator Ariel Ventura-Lazo, a student father and founder of Foundation Fatherhood, as he engages Lewis in a discussion covering topics such as mental health support, remote learning, affordability, and redefining success for parenting students. Discover how Lewis's experiences led to the creation of Generation Hope, a nonprofit supporting teen parents in college, and learn about initiatives like the Postsecondary Success for Parents (PSP) Initiative aimed at improving outcomes for student parents.
Syllabus
Introduction
Nicole Lynn Lewis
Pregnant Girl
Taking a Step Back
Role Model
Key Differences
Mental Health Supports
Remote Learning
Parenting Students
Affordability Accessibility
Definition of Success
Who is your person
Next Generation Academy
Book Recommendations
Taught by
The Aspen Institute