Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2023

“We are sad to have learned that today the Florida Department of Education has effectively banned AP Psychology in the state by instructing Florida superintendents that teaching foundational content on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law,” the board said in a news release.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

In 2022, the U.S. We spend an hour with parent/family liaisons and community outreach coordinators who instruct us on the importance of reading at home to overcome vocabulary gaps or how to navigate systems at school. instruction, teaching styles, learning styles). content, books events, topics, issues).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In October 2022, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) released a new report where, again, Black students lagged behind white students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Curriculum and instruction must be rigorous and relevant. Dr. Donna Y.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In 2022, Ithaka first implemented its first direct-access online version of JSTOR for incarcerated learners. We don't know if it’s because they're bored or they're being instructed in a certain way,” she said. Then, COVID happened, technology became more accessible to people inside.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

During July 2022 alone, ten anti-gay laws went into effect , all of them relating to education. For instance, the University of Louisville has been recognized as one of the best institutions for LGBTQ+ students by being named a 2022 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Campus by Campus Pride.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

In 2022, student leaders launched a campaign to challenge the long-standing stigma associated with attending community colleges. Faculty can experiment with active learning strategies such as involving students in discipline-based research projects or incorporating innovative uses of technology to assist students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

She joined the Boston school in 2022. Come this fall semester, Wentworth will bring pre-Calculus instruction in-house by offering a new “Foundations of Calculus” to cover the subject. We have not changed our physics curriculum at all. We have not changed our outcomes or the skills that our students will be meeting Wentworth with.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Dr. Na’ilah Suad Nasir, president of the Spencer Foundation, took the reigns in 2021-2022, followed by Dr. H. Richard Milner IV, the Cornelius Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of Education in 2022-2023. Tate IV, the current president of Louisiana State University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

First- and second-grade student achievement at the end of the 2021–2022 school year is the lowest it’s been in 20 years. The pandemic also exacerbated the achievement gap, as students who started with lower achievement experienced larger learning losses and saw less improvement in the 2021-2022 school year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Athletic competition often prompts players to spend extra hours working on their craft, strategize with teammates to improve their performance, receive dedicated instruction and encouragement from coaches who have a vested interest in their success, figure out how to solve complex problems, and perform under the pressure of enthusiastic audiences.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Surprisingly, according to research, one third of HBCUs recorded their largest gifts between July 2020 and December 2022, post Robert Smith’s gift, and surprisingly those gifts also came from individuals. billion and $516.65 billion in charitable giving, respectively. And herein lies our greatest opportunity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2023

The report is based on a survey of 1,200 people over 25 who quit their job and found a new one between May 2021 and May 2022. “Colleges who offer courses tied to employer needs and at affordable costs will capitalize on the high demand and in turn help the workforce and economy make a comeback.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2023

The bill eliminates tenure for professors hired after July 1, 2024, and requires schools to report all non-instructional research done by faculty to the state. A 2022 investigation of the UNC system by the American Association of University Professors found that academic freedom there was in “growing jeopardy.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When ChatGPT, the large language model (LLM) AI that can generate long, detailed answers to complicated questions, was first made accessible to the public in November 2022, it changed the landscape of education forever. “As As you can imagine, people were and still are apprehensive. Dr. Vaughn A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Intel announced in 2022 they would build two chip factories just outside of Columbus. By being able to meet with each other and brainstorm creative ways to involve cultural practices in math instruction, TCU math faculty have made math, and the careers that come with it, accessible to the communities they serve.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Technology enables us to break the barriers of time and space to deliver quality instruction directly to students, when and where they prefer. According to data from the National Student Clearinghouse, undergraduate college enrollment dropped 8% nationwide from 2019 to 2022, despite the return to in-person classes. That the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Smith, who earned tenure in 2022, is an associate professor of higher education and program coordinator of educational leadership in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati. “I The program’s focus is leadership and policy both in K-12 and higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As of Fall 2022, Latino students comprise 50.64% of all full-time undergraduates and 49.68% of all part-time undergraduates. These concrete strategies have led to increases in Latinx staff from 33% to 41% and Latinx management from 17% to 19%, between 2018-19 and 2022-23. It’s a certificate that can move into an associate degree.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 3, 2025

With a shared view of the issue, academic leaders can coordinate solutions, like adding tutoring, adjusting course availability, or offering supplemental instruction. Combined with broader strategies, this insight helped UTSA achieve a 16% increase in retention and a 14% increase in completion from 2012 to 2022.

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EAB

JANUARY 20, 2023

To support institutions in these efforts, this toolkit offers seven tools that provide detailed, step-by-step instructions. Enhancing Space Data Collection and Validation Calculating the cost savings related to remote and hybrid work requires an accurate understanding of space utilization.

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Timely MD

JANUARY 24, 2025

Since 2022, increasingly frequent local, national and world events have occurred that demand in-the-moment coordinated responses from institutions to keep their community members safe and supported. Pro-Tip for Schools: Include TimelyCare information in your internal communications during an emotional emergency.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2024

increase in enrollment between Fall 2022 and Spring 2024. When institutions identify courses that present barriers to persistence, they can implement targeted interventions to provide the right support, such as supplemental instruction, tutoring, or workshops. This was a key factor in their 3.7%

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

February 22, 2022 CONNECTED21: EAB’s Conference for Student Success Leaders January 14, 2022 Building a holistic student support infrastructure with Navigate December 15, 2021 Are these stale debates stalling advising reform at your school?

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EAB

APRIL 5, 2023

Few prep programs, if any, include a curriculum conferring scientifically-based reading instruction methods or the five components of literacy. Many Principals Lack the Knowledge to Reinforce Sound Reading Instruction Principal investment is critical to teacher success in literacy instruction. Ready to find out more?

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

For the fiscal year 2023, the institution’s unrestricted education and general (E&G) revenue budget was made up of 78% net tuition, 18% from the state share of instruction (SSI) in Ohio, and 4% from other sources. Additionally, Miami faces strong headwinds similar to those faced by many other institutions of higher education. Carollo, T.,

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

In 2022, we launched an all-new, on-demand learning experience, which allows your team to visit and revisit learning content as needed. Leaders can oversee the review of these instructional materials and identify where additional support is needed for their teams using quiz questions and progress checks.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In December 2022, my colleagues and I took over 40 presidents to Los Angeles to experience virtual reality live and in-person (ironically) with Dreamscape Learn , a new venture spearheaded by esteemed Hollywood producer Walter Parkes.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

AUGUST 9, 2022

But to take advantage of these changes, many borrowers will need to take action by October 31, 2022. Borrowers who apply by October 31, 2022 can receive credit toward eventual cancellation for many previous periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF for these and other reasons.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Blogs The 6 most in-demand topics for district leaders last year AskEAB's 6 most popular research requests in 2022-2023 Each year, EAB’s Dedicated Advisors pass hundreds of questions from district leaders and school administrators to our AskEAB team. This rise reflects districts’ post-COVID-19 concerns about student learning loss.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

According to the Associated Press, “42% of ACT-tested graduates in the class of 2022 met none of the subject benchmarks in English, reading, science and math (NPR, 2022).” By focusing on student centered instruction using a rubric framework, all faculty are being trained on classroom strategies to improve student outcomes.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This year, we follow up on the challenges that topped the list in 2023, then ask district leaders to weigh in on issues including the future of differentiated instruction, student enrollment, the role of generative AI, and more.

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EAB

MAY 8, 2023

Blogs Why chronic absenteeism is so high—and how district leaders can start fixing it The national chronic absenteeism rate has skyrocketed since the pandemic, from 16% in 2019 to an estimated 33% in 2022. Instruct trusted adults to identify attendance challenges and connect students to support. This is the highest rate since the U.S.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 4, 2024

This eliminates the need for students to search through multiple platforms to find details such as instructional modality, fees, and the part of the term in which the course is offered. 07% from Fall 2022 to Fall 2023, the highest in JAX State’s history.

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Timely MD

APRIL 18, 2024

According to a 2023 RAND Report , 23% of teachers said they were likely to leave their jobs by the end of the 2022-23 school year. A staggering 44% say they “always” or “very often” feel burned out at work, according to the 2022 Gallup Panel Workforce Study.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 10, 2023

Investing in faculty development, like continuing instructional education and certification programs, yielded a significant increase in persistence of 11.4 One of the clearest data points surfaced in our analysis of success initiatives across the Civitas Learning community is that stronger faculty are imperative for student success.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2022

EAB’s Adult Learner Recruitment and University Research teams surveyed 64 university executives, including presidents, provosts, vice provosts, and vice presidents of enrollment management, in summer 2022. December 6, 2022. December 5, 2022. November 30, 2022. November 15, 2022. November 14, 2022.

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EAB

AUGUST 31, 2023

Most Training Offerings Don’t Focus on Leadership Competencies Problem: Many district-led principal development offerings overemphasize school-specific or education-focused topics, like instructional expertise, rather than equipping principals with essential leadership skills. These barriers might be holding your principals back.

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