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Protecting Trans Rights? Disability Inclusion? International Students? Why It’s All the Same Battle

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Dr. Jane Fernandes Imagine a country where no ones right to exist, to move freely, to be seen, or to contribute is constantly up for debate. Where trans kids are not headlines but classmates. Where immigrants are not bargaining chips but community leaders. Where disabled people are not burdens but innovators In 2023 alone, over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced across U.S. state legislatures, the majority targeting transgender youth and adults.

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The Essential Guide to Financial Aid for High School Juniors

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As a high school junior, thinking about college can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the biggest questions students and families face is how to pay for higher education. The good news is that financial aid is available to help make college more affordable. Heres a guide to understanding financial aid and what you can do now to prepare for the future.

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Dakota Kennedy - Softball, University of Arizona

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Partner Spotlight: Erica Chaviano from Georgia Tech

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At Knack, were fortunate to collaborate with campus leaders who are passionate about transforming academic supportand Erica Chaviano is a standout example. As the Assistant Director for Tutoring and Academic Support and Knack Program Administrator at Georgia Tech, Erica has been instrumental in launching and scaling a campus-wide peer tutoring initiative that now supports all students across all courses.

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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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Sarah Dev - Tennis, Miami University

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Student Eligibility Series – Part 3: HS Diploma, GED, Certificates, Ability to Benefit (Recording)

College Aid Services

In the final installment of our Student Eligibility Series, our presenters will review the initial eligibility requirements for students to receive aid, such as an earned High School Diploma or GED. Our panelists will also review the impact of Certificates and Ability to Benefit (ATB) on student eligibility, and what documentation can and should be… More Student Eligibility Series – Part 3: HS Diploma, GED, Certificates, Ability to Benefit (Recording) The post Student Eligibility Se

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What the Department of Education Doesn’t Do

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By: Jim Blew, Co-founder of the Defense of Freedom Institute Over its 45-year history, the U.S. Department of Education has persistently increased its power over American K-12 education. Then, on March 20, 2025, President Trump ordered the end of Education Department dominance, issuing an executive order entitled Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Continue Reading The post What the Department of Education Doesnt Do appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Jacqueline Azevedo - Waterpolo, University of California, Merced

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Trinity Carruthers - Volleyball, Morgan State University

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Matt Carbonell - Lacrosse, Holy Cross

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Jayo Adegboyo - Track/Cross Country, UMBC

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Rya Irons - Dance, Oklahoma State University

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Josele Ballester - Golf, Arizona State University

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Dylan Gravley - Swimming & Diving, Arizona State University

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Dylan Jong - Volleyball, University of California, Merced

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Chia-Yu Hsieh - Golf, University of Washington

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Filipe Costa - Tennis, University of Georgia

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Jaemyn Brakefield - Basketball, University of Mississippi

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Berry Ginger - Rowing, Holy Cross

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Quinshon Judkins - Football, The Ohio State University

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Sheryah Gavel - Soccer, Southern University and A&M College

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Faculty, Students to Hold Nationwide Day of Action Defending Higher Education

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Faculty, students, and higher education workers across the country are preparing to participate in a National Day of Action this Thursday, April 17, to defend academic freedom and advocate for higher education as a public good. Organized by the Coalition for Action in Higher Education (CAHE) in collaboration with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the coordinated effort will feature more than 100 actions at campuses nationwide, including events in Hawaii and Alaska.

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Higher Education DEI Efforts are in Trouble. Here’s How We Change That

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I Dr. Adrianna Kezar n early 2023, I wrote an op-ed for Diverse about the challenges facing DEI efforts due to emerging anti-DEI legislation unfolding in Florida and in other states. Since then, many more states have followed suit with more than 85 bills restricting higher institutions efforts to advance DEI introduced in state legislatures and Congress.

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Muslim Civil Rights Group Demands Medical Care, Religious Accommodations for Detained Tufts Student

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Rumeysa Ozturk The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issued demands Monday for proper medical treatment and religious accommodations for Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University graduate student currently in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Ozturk, a Turkish national pursuing a PhD at Tufts' Children's Television Project, was detained by ICE agents in March.

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