Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The fanfare surrounding the decline in enrollments among students of color at elite schools partly reflects the medias preoccupation with elite education in the US. At the same time, national legal organizations have expressed cautious optimism. It nearly doubled in the past decade. But beneath these top-level headlines lies a deeper worry.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Many educators come to the profession because they have a passion and commitment to help students succeed. However, the complexities of education often get in the way of successfully advocating for Black students in a way that is impactful and transformative. GATE, Advanced Placement). These professionals are proactive.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Editor's Note: With the exception of the last section about an Anti-Racist, Culturally Competent Special Education Model, the content in this article comes from a recently accepted journal manuscript. CritSEM: Advancing QuantCrit to examine racialized resegregation in special education. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 21, 2024

As the student starts to build up these experiences, where they have two, four, ten different companies that they worked with over their education pathway,” said Dave Savory, co-founder and vice president of experiential learning at Riipen. Through Riipen, these students also receive feedback from their employers. “As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

At the biennial International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE) Dr. Chance W. Over 270 sessions were offered at the conference, including a keynote address by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, one of the world's most prolific educational researchers. Dr. Chance W. But that's the reality." Lewis, and Drs. Jerlando F.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2024

CCNY will establish a comprehensive humanities internship program that will enhance humanities students’ access to internship opportunities in the nonprofit and public sectors. ODU will provide internship placements and related programming for 750 humanities students over five years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As such, this global movement has forced us to revisit what and how topics and issues are taught in Pre-K-12 and higher education courses; as such, it has forced us to confront the sources of white supremacy, intolerance, and anti-Blackness and hate based on race and ethnicity. How do we do this?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

"The Cohen Career Collective will be the largest career and technical training facility of its kind in the region, offering programs to prepare New Yorkers of all ages, backgrounds, and educational levels for good jobs in high-growth sectors of our local economy." Adams said the goal is to make a positive difference in people's lives. "I

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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. Years later, our experiences still haunt us.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I (Ford) was reading a commentary on the top number of “issues” facing education/ educators and became even more outraged and indignant on terminology used to describe children who live in poverty, Blacks, and other minoritized students. b. Special education over-referrals and overrepresentation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

Reflecting back on my elementary education, I believe having Black teachers not only shaped my identity to have pride in being a Black American, but it also normalized having Black teachers as being a way of life. Subsequently, I was motivated to be a seeker of truth and one who grew to have pride as a Black educator.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The students who are accepted into the college will complete their General Education (GE) classes there and will be taught in small classes and mentored by mostly Black Sacramento State faculty members. Wood — whose research focuses on racial equity in education — saw an opportunity. Dr. Donna Y.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 2, 2023

As widely predicted , the ruling reversed 40 years of legal precedent that protected race-conscious admissions in higher education. But last Thursday’s decision found that affirmative action in higher education violates the Constitution. It will certainly shrink an already narrow pipeline for law school.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Education is a center of much vitriolic partisan debate in America. Studies have uncovered various systemic factors that continue to impede equitable access to AP classes. He argued that education system would decline with an "accelerating rate" as intermingling between races increased. principles."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

Jobs for the Future (JFF), a nonprofit driving workforce and education transformation, in partnership with the University of Phoenix released the report “Professional Social Capital: A Key to Black Economic Advancement.” Connections, networks and resources help people understand, access and navigate educational systems and the labor market.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2023

The students – 23 received a certificate of completion or associate's degree – took classes through SLCC's Prison Education Program – which was founded in 2017 and offers job placement after their sentences end. "We We have no use of internet access. Most of our assignments were handwritten,” Bluff said. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2023

The Alamo Colleges District, made up of five community colleges, is the largest provider of higher education in South Texas with over 100,000 students, 81% of whom are students of color. CHCP has a nine-month medical assistant certificate program, with the option for students to choose the timing, modality, and location of their education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 14, 2024

Workers in rural America are almost just as likely to have good jobs as those in urban areas but face a number of distinct disparities as well, according to a recent report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW). That being said, higher educational attainment still presents promise, researchers pointed out.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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The Counseling Geek

MAY 16, 2024

Unmasking the College Board's Profiteering at Educators' Expense Dear David (it’s me again), This is a follow up to my original letter titled Dear David: An Open Letter to The College Board written in May of 2019. Dear David 2.0: This financial prosperity is accompanied by generous compensation packages for its executives.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students.

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Single Stop

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Steven Williams, CEO of Single Stop , added, Achieving TX-RAMP certification reflects our steadfast dedication to making Single Stop accessible, effective, and secure for all users. This certification underscores our continued investment in enhancing both the effectiveness and security of Single Stop’s platform.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? Do you have a four-year university in town with an access mission? Academic roadblocks: What trends are the staff in your college’s placement testing office and registrar’s office seeing?

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Single Stop

JANUARY 9, 2025

By combining their community networks and cutting-edge technology, Single Stops unique one-stop-shop model helps organizations provide their clients with centralized access to tools essential for building a pathway to a sustainable future. Single Stop is a company of The Fedcap Group.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Bridging the Gap From Education to Employment. Career preparation is a core objective of a university education. According to Strada Education Network's Institute for the Future of Work , 85% of freshmen say that their main priority for attending college is getting a good job. Ensuring Equitable Access. College to Career.

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Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

play an important role for students and communities, providing a quality education that prepares students for jobs or to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. These educational institutions and technical colleges offer affordable and accessible education, which is often tailored to meet the needs of the local job market.

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Thrive Alliance Group

JULY 3, 2024

While there were always exceptions, we once counted parents as our allies in education. Today it feels different for many educators. As educators, we got into this to make a difference in the lives of young people and to shape the future. Learn more: Shifting the Role of Paraprofessionals in Special Education 3.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

Here are some factors to consider: Your competition: Who are the education competitors for your community college? Do you have a four-year university in town with an access mission? Academic roadblocks: What trends are the staff in your college’s placement testing office and registrar’s office seeing?

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EAB

APRIL 10, 2023

And through the pandemic, it emerged as an educational tool for popular micro-lesson videos. Though TikTok is well integrated into Gen Z’s daily routine and an enticing platform for enrollment leaders to pursue, trying to maneuver around bans may put educational funding at risk. Equally engaging are ads promoting a Virtual Tour.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 29, 2024

“For high-achieving students, sometimes they can feel as though if things don’t go their way, their dreams are dashed and they can’t meet the goals they set for themselves,” Dr. James Raper, Associate Vice President for Health, Wellbeing, Access and Prevention at Emory, told Inside Higher Ed.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 16, 2023

I cannot express in words how amazing this young lady truly is,” her high school advanced placement biology teacher, Annie Muniz, wrote. “As In high school, I took Advanced Placement courses ranging from AP Literature to AP Computer Science. Sara Alsaifi is driven and disciplined. student, she always goes above and beyond. “I

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

Customized Onboarding Frictionless Services Accessible Campus Community Flexible Academic Pathways Holistic Well-Being Support Proactive Career Preparation. Only 29% of respondents said their college collects and stores information on prospective students’ interests and preferences in one place that is easily accessible to staff.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Middle school math is closely monitored because it prepares students for high school algebra, a reliably strong indicator of later education outcomes. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) recently released their first post-pandemic look at the degree to which disrupted learning impacted 13-year-old math scores.

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EAB

JULY 28, 2023

Middle school math is closely monitored because it prepares students for high school algebra, a reliably strong indicator of later education outcomes. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) recently released their first post-pandemic look at the degree to which disrupted learning impacted 13-year-old math scores.

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Like Barry, Leila turned to education to help her emerge from a challenging situation, and we’re proud to be able to contribute to her success. I pushed myself to excel in academics and extracurriculars with advanced placement classes and learning Mandarin.”. Leila’s father is from the Kingdom of Tonga and her mother from France.

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Thrive Alliance Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Students with poor mental health are not able to access learning. Students with serious mental health issues cost the district upwards of $150,000 per year for placement in out-of-district therapeutic schools. Schools are required to make education accessible to all in the least restrictive environment. Education does.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Read on for five key insights and recommendations to ensure Gen P’s success in higher education. Many students missed crucial classroom experiences or faced challenges with remote learning, creating gaps in their educational foundation. Read EAB’s insight paper on how to tailor your recruitment strategy for Gen P Gen P Students Are… 1.

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