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Report: Nation Still Has ‘Miles to Go’ to Increase Black Students’ Educational Opportunities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Board of Education decision, many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students. Disproportionately low numbers of Black students have the same access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses as many of their peers.

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$25M Foundation Grant Promotes Internships Among Humanities Majors

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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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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.

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

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I didn’t understand why everybody didn’t have access. And I was determined to have access,” says Williams. I made sure everyone had access, especially my Black classmates and friends,” says Williams. Tapping into access became a deliberate decision. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I

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Foundation Awards $116M Grant to LaGuardia Community College

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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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New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College

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“The reality is, most people know very little to nothing about foster care, and the little they do is curated by the media and stereotypical images that paint foster care youth as deviant, incorrigible, and the reason for their placement in the foster care system,” said Johnson. But self-identification is required to access this support.

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Scholars of Urban Education Gather for Solutions-Based Conference

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During the COVID pandemic, a number of Black children were only able to access the internet through their smart phones. Ladson-Billings pushed scholars writing about urban education to make their work more accessible to broader audiences. But that's the reality."

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