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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge in access aligns with AB 705’s core objective: to remove gatekeeping mechanisms like placement tests that had historically placed California students in remedial courses, delaying their academic progress. But it is not just about access—it is about building an educational ecosystem that nurtures every student’s potential.

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$25M Foundation Grant Promotes Internships Among Humanities Majors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By creating new internship courses, Fresno State will embed career preparation into the curriculum and transform student perspectives around the study of the humanities. ODU will provide internship placements and related programming for 750 humanities students over five years.

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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By introducing students to various career options and credentialing opportunities in middle school, they can make informed decisions about their educational journey. Traditional education systems often follow a predetermined pace, leaving little room for individual student acceleration.

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Scholars of Urban Education Gather for Solutions-Based Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the biennial International Conference on Urban Education (ICUE) Dr. Chance W. Over 270 sessions were offered at the conference, including a keynote address by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, one of the world's most prolific educational researchers. Dr. Chance W. But that's the reality." Lewis, and Drs. Jerlando F.

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Decolonizing Higher Education Syllabi: Beyond the Aesthetics of the Syllabus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The legislative ramblings in Florida and other states seeking to remove Black history from the curriculum and revise Black history should give us pause about what historical information students will enter university with. Decolonizing educational media means that we challenge established norms and biased media in our courses.

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College Board to Release Updated African American Studies AP Course Plans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College Board will release an updated version of its African American studies Advanced Placement course Feb. Florida’s Department of Education has argued that the curriculum was contrary to Florida law and lacked educational value. 1, The Hill reported. This comes amid Florida Gov.

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College Board's decision to revise its African American Studies curriculum has come under fire from many who argue that the changes are motivated by political pressure rather than pedagogical considerations. Education is a center of much vitriolic partisan debate in America. principles." principles." Dr. Ivory A.