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When We Defund Education, We Defund Teacher Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From the rise of anti-DEI rhetoric to the elimination of critical educator preparation grants and the erosion of support for education research at the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the pattern is clear: dismantle the very systems designed to ensure equity and opportunity in education. But they cannot thrive without public investment.

Education 285
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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Originally established to exclude certain populations of students, legacy admissions provides a significant boost to children of ultrawealthy families who apply to elite institutions. Legacy admissions has an even more corrosive influence: It widens equity gaps in higher education.

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Disparities of African American Men and Obtaining a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we delve into these disparities, it becomes clear that targeted interventions and policy changes are essential to bridge this gap and foster a more inclusive educational environment. Financial aid and scholarships are available, but often not sufficient to bridge the gap, and the burden of student loans can be a daunting deterrent.

Education 290
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HBCU Students: Redefining Civic Engagement and Demanding to Be Heard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Empowering HBCU students to reshape the political landscape “I don’t want politicians to be relatable, I want them to be reliable. I don’t care if you have hot sauce in your bag; what are you going to do about student loan debt?”

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Reconciling Contrasting Findings on Perceptions of Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education has been drawn increasingly into the culture wars over the past year, with conservative state lawmakers taking aim at the teaching of “divisive concepts” relating to critical race theory and at diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Some of the larger political conversations that are happening in the U.S.

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Three Principles for Navigating This Time of Transformational Change in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Technology enables us to break the barriers of time and space to deliver quality instruction directly to students, when and where they prefer. New models are emerging that place students at the center of all we do. We’re rethinking financial aid and student loans in new and innovative ways.

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10 higher ed podcasts to stream in 2023

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Gain expert peer advice about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, admissions strategies, and online education. Recent episodes include conversations about the student housing crisis and redefining the value of the college degree.