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NAACP Boycott Should Be Modified to Target UF and FSU Football

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — reflecting on the lessons he learned from the movement in Albany, Georgia, in the early 1960s — said that one mistake they made was trying to desegregate the entire town (schools, parks, restaurants, stores, theaters, hotels, pools, etc.) at once instead of targeting one sector where they had particularly strong leverage.

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FY2023 Annual Report

Single Stop

Single Stop Announces $536M of Benefits and Support Unlocked for 97K Individuals in Annual Impact Report New York, NY- Single Stop released its FY2023 Annual Impact Report , showcasing rapid expansion as the organization transforms lives and strengthe ns communities through accessible support services. In FY23, Single Stop unlock ed benefits and support valued a t a record-breaking $536 million for over 97 thousand individuals.

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Report: Workers in Rural America Almost Just as Likely to Have Well-Paying Jobs, Amid Racial and Gender Disparities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Workers in rural America are almost just as likely to have good jobs as those in urban areas but face a number of distinct disparities as well, according to a recent report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW). Martin Van Der Werf The report, Small Towns, Big Opportunities , categorizes what constitutes a “good job” as a one that pays a minimum of – in 2022 dollars – approximately $43,000 for workers ages 25 to 44 and a minimum of approximately $55,000 for w

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FAFSA Contributors Without A SSN Receive New Guidance, Workarounds for Remaining Issues

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has resolved several technical problems related to parents or contributors without a Social Security Number as part of its commitment to improving the 2024-25 FAFSA. However, users will still encounter at least two issues and should follow the Department’s recommended workarounds until a permanent solution is announced. Resolved Issues: Contributors will no… More » FAFSA Contributors Without A SSN Receive New Guidance, Workarounds for Remaining Issues The post FAF

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Partnership Seeks Revival of Black, Jewish Alliance in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Academic Engagement Network is partnering with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in a new project to reignite the historic alliance between the Black and Jewish communities in combating rising antisemitism and find ways to counter prejudice and hate facing Blacks and Jews. Dr. Meir Muller “As Jewish scholars fled Nazi Germany, they unfortunately found many barriers in the U.S. academy,” said Miriam Elman, executive director of the Academic Engagement Network, which is fund

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How to Read People

Steve Keating

Reading people involves observing their behavior, body language, verbal cues, and emotions to understand their thoughts, feelings, and intentions. The greatest advantage to possessing the skill of reading people is that it immensely improves our ability to communicate with them. Many people believe they possess this skill but many of those would be wrong.

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Modernizing Federal Student Loan Servicing

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By: Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Office, Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education This spring, Federal Student Aid (FSA) will begin improving how individual borrowers manage and repay their federal student loans. Through multiple phases, we will bring online an entirely new federal student loan servicing environment – a goal we have pursued for more Continue Reading The post Modernizing Federal Student Loan Servicing appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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How to maximize relaxation and minimize risk during Spring Break

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Spring Break is a season synonymous with relaxation, social gatherings, and travel. Nevertheless, it also represents a period where there can be high risks associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs. In the constant whirlwind of daily responsibilities and digital overload, our minds and bodies crave downtime. Rest and self -care are critical.

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Generation Hope Kicks Off First National Conference

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Roberto J. Rodriguez, assistant secretary for planning, evaluation, and policy development at the U.S. Department of Education delivered the keynote address at Hope 2023 in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS— Designed to spark new ideas and connections about how to best support student parents nationwide, hundreds of educators, students and community partners gathered in The Crescent City this week for the first national conference of Generation Hope—the nonprofit that provides direct support to teen pare

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

COE

The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill March 14, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate.

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Higher Ed Leaders Convene at Thurgood Marshall College Fund HBCU Fly-In

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) 2024 Presidents and Chancellors HBCU Fly-In brought together presidents and chancellors of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges and predominantly Black institutions with members of Congress and key government and corporate officials to discuss policy issues affecting TMCF member schools.