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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

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Those changes came shortly after the hire of Dean Raul Reis, who joined the Hussman School of Journalism and Media in July 2022 with a platform that honored the values of equity and diversity. Born and raised in Brazil, Reis' academic background is in communication and journalism.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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His dedication to the work would eventually increase student placement rate for Xavier by 50%, building a pipeline to both Ivy League institutions and regional or local graduate schools. now retired, is a fellow Xavier alum who spent 21 years working at Xavier in the office of Graduate Placement. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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College Board to Release Updated African American Studies AP Course Plans

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College Board will release an updated version of its African American studies Advanced Placement course Feb. This framework, under development since March 2022, replaces the preliminary pilot course framework under discussion to date,” College Board said. 1, The Hill reported. This comes amid Florida Gov.

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Judge Orders North Idaho College to Reinstate NIC President Placed on Leave Without Cause

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In December 2022, a divided NIC board put Swayne on administrative leave per the advice of interim legal counsel Art Macomber to “investigate” the terms of Swayne’s contract. But nothing in his contract indicates that he would be just an interim placement, the court found. His contract runs at least until Jun.

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Higher Education Can Connect Diverse Students to Lucrative, Technical Careers

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According to Handshake, a network of institutions and employers that helps connect students with early career opportunities, trade careers saw 49% fewer applications in 2022 than 2020. Denmark Tech’s overall job placement rate upon graduation or training completion is 93%. Dr. Willie L. president of Denmark Technical College.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

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When cultural ways of being and cultural differences are framed as assets rather than problems, unnecessary special education referrals, labeling, and placements will decrease. intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays). c. Disciplinary overrepresentation. Hines, E.M.,

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"We Know More Than What Those Damn Tests Claim to Measure”: How Tests are Inequitable for Black and Other Minoritized Students

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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. Dr. Donna Y.

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