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Why Higher Ed Should Advocate for Universal Early Learning Coverage in the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Bill de Blasio placed universal Pre-K at the forefront of his New York City mayoral campaign in 2013, he signaled a commitment to expanding educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Dr. Marcus A. Bright Early childhood education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built.

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Community College Incarcerated Reentry Programs: Looking Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Early prison education programs were led by religious reformers like the Quakers who brought literacy and moral education to the Walnut Street Prison in post-revolutionary Philadelphia. This trend reversed sharply with the passage of the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, which banned people in prisons from Pell access.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Expansion and diversity in higher education (1980s-1990s) During the 1980s and 1990s, higher education in the United States underwent transformative changes marked by a significant expansion in access and a growing emphasis on diversity. The Future of Higher Education: How Colleges Can Transform Their Financial Strategies.

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Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students

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Sharon Perry Fantini , Vice Provost for Equity Access and Opportunity at Iowa State University. • During our conversation, Dr. Renick summarized the results of a just-completed study of Georgia State undergraduates between 2013 and 2021. Jessica Rowland Williams , Director of Every Learner Everywhere. Erasing the Completion Gap.