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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leadership is able to do far more things for the school because they have this instructional leadership team built in with these teacher leaders.” SREB represents and works with 16 states to improve public education at every level. Retention of teachers is increasing. It comes down to that one word of support,” Boren said.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

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Community Colleges Are Well Positioned Historically, equity and inclusion in higher education have been shaped by various legislation and milestones that improved learner access in America. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

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Over 100 Organizations Urge Congress to Reverse Federal Education Grant Cancellations

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Every child in our nation deserves access to highly prepared educators, and it is essential that every educator be prepared in a manner that equips them for modern classrooms," said Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, AACTE president and CEO. Michigan lost TQP grants focused on addressing teacher shortages and improving literacy instruction.

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New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students

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For example, while students in higher education are required to use and pay for digital instructional tools, they lack the data privacy protections provided to K-12 students. The report notes that federal privacy laws like FERPA have not kept pace with technology, leaving postsecondary students vulnerable.

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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

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While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts. Its not innate for everyone, says Trent.

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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

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A growing body of research has shown that race-matched instruction—when teachers and learners come from the same background—is beneficial for students. College students have been shown to be likelier to pass courses with race-matched instructors, likelier to receive higher grades in those courses, and likelier to persist in school.

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Report: Outdated Funding Law Hampers Community College Student Success

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million community college students, these changes could mean better access to the comprehensive support systems many need to succeed. For California's 2.2