Catherine Cronin

AUGUST 24, 2022

At the start of this summer, I gave a keynote at the annual AMICAL Conference titled ‘Critical digital literacies: Developing agency and sustaining hope in troubled times’ Yesterday, AMICAL kindly posted the videos from the conference, so I am sharing links to the keynote and to the conference here. AMICAL Conference 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The APA apology to minoritized people for the history of test bias was finally issued in 2021. Proponents of eugenics relied on the convictions of educators to classify students for special education via their evaluations and use of intelligence testing , despite test bias.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

Over the last two years, Thomas has been the driving force behind a project that connects TRIO programs with the financial literacy programming sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific , a multinational biotechnology firm. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. In Fall 2021 and Fall 2022, the average course load for Latino students was 14.5 In 2021-22, SSIs served a combined 2,193 Latino students. Since its launch in 2020, Latino enrollment has increased.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This period was characterized by an increasing emphasis on computer literacy and the integration of technology into both curriculum and administrative processes. The digital revolution began to reshape how students and faculty interacted with educational content and how institutions managed their operations. University of Central Florida.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

million K-12 students enrolled in private institutions as of fall 2021. Offering professional development in data literacy and financial aid analytics can help decision-makers make the best use of available information. Encouragingly, private school enrollment has remained steady, with 4.7

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EAB

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Improving Early Literacy Through the Science of Reading. December 9, 2021. November 17, 2021. November 15, 2021. September 24, 2021. How to become a “Teacher Morale Doctor” May 13, 2022. April 14, 2022. A path forward to improve teacher morale. How K-12 leaders can build a sustainable work environment.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In 2021, we published our Completion Grants Playbook , and our CEO Bridget Burns joined the Chronicle's Assistant Managing Editor Ian Wilhelm to co-host this virtual conversation about helping under-resourced students complete their degrees. So I would say resources have to include the infrastructure and beyond.". Erasing the Completion Gap.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2022

From multi-lingual parent orientations, tours, financial literacy courses and family-oriented pathways programs , this is an important way to not only support your students but their key influencers as well. October 6, 2021. March 26, 2021. Engage the whole family. September 22, 2022. July 21, 2022. April 7, 2022.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

GW: After reflecting on the previous school year, we decided to focus on teacher appreciation for the 2021-2022 academic year. What was your “aha moment” that made you realize teacher morale is a much deeper issue in your district?

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

These institutions noted that students’ data literacy was one of the skills enrollment offices needed more information on to truly gauge academic readiness. Within the US, the number of GMAT test-takers has declined from nearly 104,000 in 2017 to fewer than 48,000 in 2021 – a 54% decrease in just 5 years.

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EAB

MARCH 3, 2023

Watch the webinar Get more insights Two New EAB Surveys Reveal Troubling Trends in Student Behavior February 16, 2023 How Two Superintendents Are Tackling the Underlying Issues Plaguing Teacher Morale February 7, 2023 Three Strategies to Support K-12 Students with Their Mental Health Challenges November 16, 2022 2023 Voice of the Superintendent Survey (..)

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Source: Student Loan Planner Mental Health Survey 2021) --> Three strategies to enhance student financial wellness and prepare students for loan repayment 1. Support your students from day one by making financial literacy a mandatory part of your orientation process.

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EAB

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For example, marketing leaders will work to ensure their teams have the AI literacy to create content, analyze data, and automate communication, thereby expanding team capacity. Twenty percent of students we surveyed said they referred to emails from colleges and universities during their search process, up from 13% in our 2021 survey.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects.

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EAB

MAY 1, 2023

Case in point In 2021, EAB hosted a focus group for an institution that hoped to understand why the equity dashboard they created wasn’t being utilized. We uncovered that prior to the focus group, most of the participants were unaware that the dashboard existed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2022

However, in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and the violent insurrection by election deniers on January 6, 2021, I have concluded that the 2022 midterm elections may indeed be the most consequential over the past fifty years. There’s more on the ballot than a collection of partisan or independent candidates seeking office.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

His pioneering work expanding broadband access and promoting digital literacy has allowed countless low-income students to pursue their educational aspirations. Cárdenas participated in the Upward Bound program at Fresno State University.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

If approved by Congress, this funding increase would allow Federal TRIO programs to move closer towards its goal of providing 1 million students with individualized support services, academic tutoring and individual counseling, financial literacy, and other needed resources to be successful in their academic careers.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

” 3 Recognize that mental health is a basic need Surveys from 2021 by The Hope Center at Temple University and TimelyCare found that nearly 60% of community college students experienced basic needs insecurity, and more than 70% experienced emotional stress as a result.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

If approved by Congress, this funding increase would allow Federal TRIO programs to move closer towards its goal of providing 1 million students with individualized support services, academic tutoring and individual counseling, financial literacy, and other needed resources to be successful in their academic careers.

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SRI Education

JULY 28, 2023

But sometimes the boundaries are blurry, because being victimized also increases children’s risks for becoming bullies themselves (Walters, 2021). 2021), and they are most effective when implemented before or at the transition to elementary school (Lebrun-Harris et al., 2020; Walters, 2021). 2017, 2021). Child Trends.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Since January 2021, there have been 99 proposed anti-DEI bills in 33 states, 12 of which have passed in nine states. School libraries and their dedicated librarians have been targeted, as have public libraries that have helped ensure literacy and access to books for all. Dr. Charlie Nelms The resulting evidence speaks volume.

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