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Foundation Awards $116M Grant to LaGuardia Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I wanted to create a place where students have access to high-quality programs and facilities and can learn the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world," said Alex Cohen, president of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. Adams said the goal is to make a positive difference in people's lives. "I

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Scholars of Urban Education Gather for Solutions-Based Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ladson-Billings is Professor Emerita and former Kellner Family Distinguished Professor in Urban Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the COVID pandemic, a number of Black children were only able to access the internet through their smart phones.

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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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Conversely, some education professionals presume that intelligence tests measure unlearned abilities — abilities independent of or less dependent on instruction and education — and they (mis)interpret low performance on intelligence tests with low cognitive ability and potential. Curriculum and instruction must be rigorous and relevant.

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3 considerations for prison education programs

EAB

Given the extensive barriers individuals with criminal convictions face accessing employment, these policy interventions increase the likelihood of positive workforce placement upon completion of a degree. Luckily, there are several efforts underway to streamline access.

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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

NACAC's Admitted

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? This would include the speed and pace of English instruction and the teaching and curriculum approach used for math instruction.)

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

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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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

NACAC's Admitted

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? This would include the speed and pace of English instruction and the teaching and curriculum approach used for math instruction.)