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Sacramento State Creates Native American College

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Annette Reed According to university officials, the Sacramento State Native American College, is set to welcome its inaugural cohort for the Fall 2025 semester “and will offer a unique, culturally rooted educational experience.”

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Instructional Violence Must End: Keeping the Legacy of A. Wade Boykin Alive

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Wade Boykins passing in January 2025, I have been rather distraught, wanting to ensure that his legacy is in the forefront of educators minds Dr. Donna Y. Banks is the father of multicultural curriculum culturally relevant and affirming content and materials. Since learning of Dr. A.

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AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director

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Chavous will become its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025, replacing Dr. Felice J. Industry observers note that Chavous takes the helm as education researchers face increasing pressures, including debates over curriculum, educational assessment practices, and research methodology.

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Start the Journey: New #RealCollege Curriculum Courses Available Now

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ICYMI: Last fall we announced the launch of the #RealCollege Curriculum, a masterclass for higher education professionals and their partners, designed to help colleges and universities enhance the equitable use of holistic student supports. At the time, we told you to look for updates in 2025. That time is now. 🔗Ready to dive in?

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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

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The ruling temporarily blocks the Education Department from enforcing its February 14, 2025, directive against the plaintiffs, their members, and affiliated organizations while litigation continues.

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Rolita Flores Ezeonu

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Ezeonu previously served as where Vice President of Instruction at Green River College from July 2018 through February 2025. During her time there, she led full-time and adjunct faculty recruitment, development, retention and evaluation, curriculum and instruction.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

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Starting in fall 2025, for over 75% of students transferring anywhere within the system, they will carry over most credits in their major. To make sure that this system does not break again, we will be working with faculty to adjust how we develop the curriculum for new courses. Fixing the transfer crisis will take continued effort.

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