Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A new report by the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) points out that seventy years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students. The report titled, "Miles To Go: The State of Education for Black Students in America" reveals data and research findings on a wide range of persistent inequities that many Bl

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Active Minds

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever wondered how Active Minds can impact your school or community? Jonathan M. Solomon, a former school psychologist for the Howard County (MD) Public School System, shared his experience with the National Association of School Psychologists. Solomon knows youth mental health is increasingly at risk, and showcases how establishing an Active Minds chapter at his school helped him efficiently run important programming and reach students across an entire district.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education. The most recent reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that, on average, those ages 25 and older who hold a bachelor's degree continue earning just over $30,000 each ye

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today that it entered the final beta testing period of the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), Beta 4, which will build on the successful results from the first three beta periods. Since Oct. 1, more than 14,000 students have successfully submitted their 2025–26 FAFSA forms.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby made history when she became the first African American woman professor to earn tenure at Clemson University’s College of Education. Crosby, who was 82, died last week. Dr. Margaree Seawright Crosby A committed activist who was part of the “Greenville 8”, Crosby participated in sit-ins in the 1960s to protest segregation at the Greenville library while she was a student at South Carolina State University.

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Steve Keating

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I once had the opportunity to hear Steve Jobs speak. He was talking about focus and said, “When fishermen cannot go out to sea, they repair their nets.” He also said, “In simple terms, even when you can’t do your main thing, always do something that relates to your main thing.” I thought, and still think, that it is amazing advice. But through the years I’ve discovered one major problem with that.

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Civitas Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s higher education landscape, creating a successful student experience means seeing the whole student—not just their academic performance. Insights help teams create tailored support plans, but many institutions find it difficult to access quality data. The reliability of data and the institution’s willingness to use it can create significant barriers to success.

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Knack

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Middle school is a unique and formative period in students' lives—a time when they begin imagining life beyond the classroom walls. It’s an age marked by curiosity, exploration, and the first seeds of career interest, making it a critical time to provide support and encouragement. For students in grades 5-8, knowing they are valued, supported, and encouraged in their academic journey can have a lasting impact.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Symplicity is a global leader in supporting institutions in connect ing students with career opportunities. We have been advancing our deeply integrated A rtific i al Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities long before they became popular terms. These capabilities empower our users to deliver more personalized experiences, optimize career services, and elevate student employability to meet the demands of today’s dynamic job market.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Donald J. Trump's proposal to close the Department of Education represents a dramatic shift that could have devastating consequences for special education services in the United States. The Department of Education plays a pivotal role in ensuring that students with disabilities receive the support and resources they need, and its potential elimination raises serious concerns about how special education will be impacted.

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