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Over 100 Organizations Urge Congress to Reverse Federal Education Grant Cancellations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The affected programs specifically addressed critical shortage areas including science, mathematics, career and technical education, early childhood education, special education, and instruction for English language learners. Michigan lost TQP grants focused on addressing teacher shortages and improving literacy instruction.

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NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade Gifts $3M for Literacy, Scholarships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Funds to establish the program will support two students per year with full room and board scholarships for their first two years on campus. Literacy is a core focus area in our efforts to improve lives,” said Wade-Johnson. “We Wade Scholars will benefit low-income, high-achieving students.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. Sul Ross State University Sul Ross State University (SRSU) is a public HSI located in Alpine, Texas, with instructional sites along the U.S.-Mexico In academic year 2021-22, 45.1% Currently, 60.1%

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

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culturally relevant and sustaining teaching) and high-quality instruction (i.e., curriculum and instruction, and assessment). Similarly, our second finding suggests that kindergarten assessments predicted the resegregation of these boys and girls in special education, compared to white girls, by third grade.

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How to Attract Diverse Families with Financial Aid

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Break down what financial aid entails: scholarships, need-based grants, payment plans, or tuition discounts. Schools find success in streamlining applications by offering clear instructions, online submission options, and readily available assistance. Providing detailed FAQs can help address common concerns and demystify the process.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. We’ve also provided emergency housing, financial support for off-campus temporary housing and scholarships for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students,” says Morishita.

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

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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,