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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge in access aligns with AB 705’s core objective: to remove gatekeeping mechanisms like placement tests that had historically placed California students in remedial courses, delaying their academic progress. Many other states have adopted or are implementing similar reforms and are observing comparable outcomes.

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Report: Nation Still Has ‘Miles to Go’ to Increase Black Students’ Educational Opportunities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

participate in high-quality state pre-K programs – even though research shows that high-quality early childhood programs can improve student achievement and lifelong success. Disproportionately low numbers of Black students have the same access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses as many of their peers. of college students are Black.

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Why We Need a Fairer and More Equitable Approach to K-12 Grading to Boost College Completion

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They can create a more nuanced and equitable approach to grading that truly reflects student learning and prepares them for success after high school. The discrepancy between grades and actual preparedness can result in a mismatch in college placement, preventing students from enrolling in courses that accurately reflect their knowledge.

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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

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Im also guided by a quest for inclusion and student success. Once students are here, there is a standing commitment and a strong infrastructure to support student experiences and student success. How do you measure success in this area? Those are especially important in a media and journalism environment.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Williams found great success in business, but at the same time, felt the effects of imposter syndrome. Everyone didn’t feel that way.” Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials

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By embracing a more flexible system, we can offer varied pathways to success. Offering advanced placement courses, dual enrollment programs, and experiential learning opportunities can all contribute to speeding up students' educational journey. Dr. Marcus Bright is an author and social impact professional.

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New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College

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It takes trauma-informed and healing-centered care to lift these students, and others, to success. Some institutions have taken special interest in supporting these students through to successful degree completion. There’s a lot of learning and unlearning the public needs to do.” There are over 400,000 youth in the foster care system.

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