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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

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In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders. The benefits are far-reaching."

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AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director

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The leadership change comes at a critical moment for educational research in the United States, with the organization citing "challenges" and "threats" to scholarship and knowledge production. "At a time when support for high-quality research is key to advancing education in the U.S.

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A Hope Built on Things Eternal: A Scholar’s Vision for Black Education - Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.

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Title: Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tenured: Yes Age: 36 Education: B.A., Henry returned to Wisconsin in June 2020, amid the pandemic and social upheaval, but this time as a faculty member in the Leadership and Policy Analysis program.

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Complete College America Offers Playbook on How Higher Education Can Bolster Civic Engagement

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The report provides an outline for how faculty, staff and administrators can infuse the curriculum with informative material, forge partnerships with community-based organizations and create opportunities for students to learn and practice the relevant skills.

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Association Names Participants in Inaugural Department Chair Leadership Institute

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The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has announced its selection of 36 higher education professionals for the inaugural cohort of its Department Chair Leadership Institute (DCLI). AASCU Consulting offers the Department Chair curriculum onsite for members who prefer to bring the program to their campus.

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Rolita Flores Ezeonu

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During her time there, she led full-time and adjunct faculty recruitment, development, retention and evaluation, curriculum and instruction. Ezeonuserved as Highline's Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs from April 2017 to June 2018.Prior

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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

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By partnering with Intel, our curriculum prepares students for real-world application. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University. Maricopa Community Colleges has been at the forefront of AI. The Roueche Center Forum is co-edited by Drs.