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Over 100 Organizations Urge Congress to Reverse Federal Education Grant Cancellations

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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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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

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As an educator myself, who taught high school mathematics in the community I called home, I know firsthand the level of preparedness K-12 teachers need to be successful for their students. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Kansas State University.

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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

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They are also removing DEI from their leadership titles. Just like you compose a jazz piece or you compose an R&B piece, Im one of those people who composes mathematics, Gates said. And so there are mathematical ideas that exist right now because I said so, he said to applause. He explained that math is very much like music.

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Jefferson to Preside Over Roxbury Community College

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“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott for her exemplary leadership, which has positioned RCC to continue its vision of empowering the community with an education that matters,” he continued. He also served as director of the Institute for Leadership at the U.S.

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Dr. Elizabeth Mauch Appointed Chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges

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Dr. Elizabeth Mauch Bethany College Mauch, currently president of Bethany College, previously served in faculty and leadership roles at Bloomsburg University, including as dean of the College of Education. in mathematics from Lehigh University and an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Moravian College.

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Arizona’s New Provost Steps Down

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Joseph Glover is leaving his leadership post at the University of Arizona in Tucson and headed back to the University of Florida in Gainesville after just a month on the job. in mathematics from the University of California, San Diego, was appointed following a months-long national search. Dr. Joseph Glover Glover, who holds a Ph.D.

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PAUL R. WATSON II

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Watson holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Houghton College and master’s degrees in mathematics education from Syracuse University and in teaching and curriculum from the University of Rochester. in educational leadership and management from Drexel University. He earned an Ed.D.