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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The evolution of how end-users obtain and utilize information spurred a new movement in education that LeiLani Cauthen described in her 2017 book, The Consumerization of Learning. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

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Illuminating Asian American Narratives in Literature and Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Trans research agenda crystallized during her undergraduate studies at CUNY, Queens College, where she noticed a significant gap in the curriculum. Asian American literature was a huge gap in the curriculum, Tran recalls. This work has culminated in Trans forthcoming book, Asian Girlhood in the Shadows of U.S.

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Racialized Agency as a Buffer for K-16 Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To state the obvious, it is vital that administrators recruit and retain more Black STEM professionals in STEM and in the curriculum, particularly math and sciences courses in K-12 and in STEM majors. CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS. Then Black students can aspire to become STEM professionals. Older achievers (i.e.,

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. We’ve got that unique Native and non-Native environment.”

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Panel: Erasing Black History Threatens to Harm Black Community, Students, and Nation's Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Today, many state leaders have increasingly advocated for the banning of African American studies and have proposed curriculum changes that downplay the significance of slavery in the U.S.,” In the face of curriculum and book bans and the devaluing of Black history, it is imperative to amplify and uphold African American history.”

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Simple Ways to Bring Mental Health Conversations to Your School This Year

Active Minds

As an Active Minds Chapter, you’ll have access to various resources, the professional expertise of Active Minds National Staff, and networks of peers – all at no cost. For those eager to increase knowledge about mental health … download the Active Minds Peer-Powered Mental Health Curriculum for High Schools for free today!

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From Classrooms to Ballots: Unpacking the Significance of School Boards in the 2024 Elections

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These positions wield significant influence over local education budgets, curriculum decisions, and the hiring and firing of school leaders. Providing Financial Support for Equity-Minded Candidates: Ensure these candidates have access to adequate financial resources.

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