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Initiative Promotes Financial Literacy by Investing in HBCU Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coleman says that the initiative began with a partnership with Braven, a national nonprofit organization that helps college students develop a path to economic mobility. Creating awareness Financial literacy among college-going students has been a concern among many experts.

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Not All Opinions Deserve a Microphone in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But in practice, what these policies really mean is that educators are told we have to give equal weight to opinions that are factually incorrect, racist, sexist, and harmful. As someone committed to truth, to justice, and to the actual mission of education, I cannot and will not give airtime to falsehoods in my classroom.

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10 Ways to Prepare Students for Next Steps

Student Research Foundation

How to Help Students with College Planning College is often viewed as the traditional path for students when they graduate high school, and this is expected to continue over time. Generation Alpha —born between 2010 and 2024—are expected to remain in education longer and start their careers later than their generational predecessors.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

In each session, the fellows gained depth in new topics or terrains, developed leadership skills, and built a network with peers from institutions across the country. The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Not only has mental health become a pressing public health issue, but it’s also the number one reason students drop out of college, with 69% of four-year students and 55% of two-year students who have considered withdrawing citing emotional distress as their primary reason.