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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Collaborate. Give Black boys and young men the agency to discuss their feelings, needs, and views on their concerns and issues. Sharing how they feel can be cathartic, a release to move forward.

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Data and Collaboration are the Key to Preserving Higher Ed’s Hard-Fought Equity Gains

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This research showed significant increases in persistence for students who participated in tutoring programs and who received supplemental instruction. We learned that tutoring was immensely effective for males and African American students, in particular.

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Combating the Illusion of DEI Collusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

How can faculty with demonstrated instruction to 21st Century students improve our classrooms? How can an institution discern when opportunity, activity, and integration to readdress the mono-cultural instructional histories of its faculty is needed?

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

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To address this issue, educational institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders must work collaboratively to create pathways that ensure equitable access to STEM education and training. Professional development opportunities for high school teachers and college faculty can enhance the effectiveness of math instruction.

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Missouri State Announces Its 12th President

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Dr. Richard "Biff" Williams “I’m humbled by the honor and excited by the opportunity to lead Missouri State University toward a future where innovation, collaboration, and excellence define our educational journey,” said Williams, who becomes the university’s 12th president.

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Dr. Jeff Cox Appointed President of the North Carolina Community College System

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Previously, he was superintendent of Alleghany County Schools; assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Lee County Schools; and an elementary principal and assistant principal in Union County Schools.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Sul Ross State University Sul Ross State University (SRSU) is a public HSI located in Alpine, Texas, with instructional sites along the U.S.-Mexico The college emphasizes collaboration, communication and intentionality with a focus on serving and deepening partnerships with the community.

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