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A Tribute to Dr. James A. Banks — The Father of Multicultural Education: In These Troubling Anti-EDI Times

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I had an immediate epiphany: How timely Banks’ book is in these most troubling anti-EDI times (EDI - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) I must not only continue to proactively teach my students the goals of multicultural education, but I must also remind larger audiences. Banks’ An Introduction to Multicultural Education.

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How to Support LGBTQ+ Young Adults With Silence

Active Minds

Creating inclusive spaces for historically oppressed communities, like individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, is pivotal in facilitating a more just, and thus healthier, society. You can also take part in Day of Silence during non-instructional time, such as lunchtime or breaks between classes.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Earning the Seal will only deepen our future work in building a richly diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus.

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Anti-Racist Teachers: Disrupting Resegregation [Overrepresentation] in Special Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

culturally relevant and sustaining teaching) and high-quality instruction (i.e., conceptually-based, rigorous, and equitable); and (c) create an inclusive classroom setting where all students can experience success, eliminating restrictive and segregated special education placements. curriculum and instruction, and assessment).

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Streamlined Registration Process Boosts Enrollment at Jacksonville State University

Civitas Learning

The Strategy: Implement a seamless registration experience that facilitates student persistence to the next term, providing advisors additional time and opportunities to connect with students. The Challenge: Facing declining retention and cumbersome scheduling, JAX State needed to address barriers to enrollment.

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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students

COE

This essential resource offers step-by-step instructions on how to maneuver the admissions process before, during, and after applying. Networking complements femtorship, facilitating connections within academic circles and beyond. Policy changes in higher education are necessary to promote inclusivity and equity.

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Using Course Insights to Improve Academic Performance

Civitas Learning

When institutions know precisely which courses make persistence difficult, they can take action to make outreach more effective and connect students with the right resources and support, such as supplemental instruction, tutoring, or tailored workshops. Course Insights helped them understand the impact of their curriculum across disciplines.