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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S. The Department of Education has not issued a public response to the court's decision.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Use your platform to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within your university.

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A Race to Find Diverse Candidates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Even though the landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education may have changed over the last three years, institutional and academic search firms say their commitment to identifying leaders, staff, and faculty who embody the essence of DEI work remains strong. and even around the world to fill key vacancies.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It seeks to prohibit any state or federal funding from being utilized to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s higher education institutions. They are already pushing back on central administration — presidents, chancellors, provosts. “We,

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70 Years Later: Black Students with Disabilities Post-Brown v. Board of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, the historical context underscores that the journey toward educational equity for Black children with disabilities has been long and fraught with obstacles. The attitudes of educators and administrators were often shaped by prejudices and low expectations, leading to a failure to recognize and support the potential of these students.

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How to Keep Up with Rising Financial Aid Requests

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While financial aid is essential for keeping private schools diverse and accessible, the administrative workload that comes with processing all these applications can quickly become overwhelming. The Challenges of Managing More Applications A higher volume of financial aid applications means more work for school administrators.

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Make Data-Driven Financial Aid Decisions for Your School

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However, incorporating historical data insight into the process allows schools to: Ensure Equity and Fairness Schools can analyze patterns and trends to ensure aid is distributed based on demonstrated need and institutional priorities rather than ad-hoc decision-making. Compliance with data privacy regulations, such as FERPA.