Remove Access Remove Information Remove Placement
article thumbnail

Why We Need a Fairer and More Equitable Approach to K-12 Grading to Boost College Completion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The discrepancy between grades and actual preparedness can result in a mismatch in college placement, preventing students from enrolling in courses that accurately reflect their knowledge. They can create a more nuanced and equitable approach to grading that truly reflects student learning and prepares them for success after high school.

Placement 297
article thumbnail

AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge in access aligns with AB 705’s core objective: to remove gatekeeping mechanisms like placement tests that had historically placed California students in remedial courses, delaying their academic progress. But it is not just about access—it is about building an educational ecosystem that nurtures every student’s potential.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When cultural ways of being and cultural differences are framed as assets rather than problems, unnecessary special education referrals, labeling, and placements will decrease. When denied accessed to needed advanced courses and opportunities, students underachieve , and the Black-white achievement gaps persist. internships).

article thumbnail

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After the lengthy test, she informed me that my son scored above average but was ‘socially incompetent’ because he was unfamiliar with items such as a sofa (he said couch) and an outlet (which he called a plug). My personal experiences continue to inform me professionally. Dr. Tanya J.

Placement 350
article thumbnail

Anti-Racist Teachers: Disrupting Resegregation [Overrepresentation] in Special Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Because they are receiving unnecessary services and may not have access to the general education curriculum and classroom. In fact, perceived learning difficulties may result from limited access to academic opportunities, a lack of culturally relevant teaching, low-quality teaching, and resource inequalities. Dr. Donna Y.

Education 312
article thumbnail

Decolonizing Higher Education Syllabi: Beyond the Aesthetics of the Syllabus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Our fifth move is decolonizing experiential learning or field placement.

article thumbnail

Report Emphasizes the Importance of Professional Social Capital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Connections, networks and resources help people understand, access and navigate educational systems and the labor market. Within this work, it is crucial to maintain metrics on faculty mentorship, internships, alumni engagement and post-graduation placement rates. “We We wanted to create a framework and supports for institutions.”

Mentoring 279