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Why Inclusive Education Is So Difficult to Defend and Deliver

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Meanwhile, experts have long recommended multiple, collaborative assessments to provide a more robust picture of student learning that accounts for differences in students’ strengths and backgrounds. 2003 ; Bloom, 2009 ). 2003 ; Bloom, 2009 ). In other words, assessments that are equitable are also effective.

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Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr.: Pioneering Theoretical Physicist Bridges Mathematical Worlds

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It shows Gates shaking hands with President Barack Obama, who had just presented him with the National Medal of Science an honor Gates says he didnt even know existed until he began service on the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, or PCAST, in 2009.

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Testy Appointed to Lead the Association of American Law Schools

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The long-standing collaboration between LSAC and AALS and the impressive histories and strengths of both organizations will ensure a smooth transition in July,” she continued. “In Testy served as Dean and Professor of Law at University of Washington School of Law from 2009 to 2017 and at Seattle University School of Law from 2005 to 2009.

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Meet Shai Reshef, the 2023 Yidan Prize Winner

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For me personally, it is a recognition that the work I've done over the years," said Reshef, an Israeli businessman who founded the online university in 2009 with the goal of providing access to higher education. In 2017, a partnership was forged between the University of the People and the University of Edinburgh.

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A Commitment to Community Health

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Formalized in 2009, the network seeks to empower other promotores in communities by way of resources, education, and training on a variety of topics and issues. “We Carbajal describes the network as “community-created, community-driven.” They are the go-to people.

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

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Building pipelines After attending undergraduate and graduate school, Thompson built a career as a professor, administrator, and researcher/writer before joining the CPE in 2009 as senior vice president for academic affairs. He became executive vice president in 2013 and assumed the presidency in 2018.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

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in 2009, he worked at other institutions before returning to work with Watford, whom he calls a superwoman that forges collaborations and helps others climb the ladder of success. His dissertation research was on the CEED summer programs. After completing his Ph.D.

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