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Judge Orders North Idaho College to Reinstate NIC President Placed on Leave Without Cause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

North Idaho College (NIC) has been court-ordered to reinstate NIC President Dr. Nick Swayne, who was placed on administrative leave without cause late last year, The Spokesman-Review reported. But nothing in his contract indicates that he would be just an interim placement, the court found. His contract runs at least until Jun.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

teachers, school board members, superintendents, principals) and policy makers to see, appreciate, and honor the cultural capital that students of color bring to education, counseling, and mental health services. Counseling & mental health. b. Special education over-referrals and overrepresentation.

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The new curriculum, which is stripped of much of the subject matter that the DeSantis administration opposed, has been criticized for erasing the experiences of Black writers and scholars associated with critical race theory, reparations, the queer experience, and Black feminism. African Americans deserve better. Dr. Ivory A.

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A Clarion Call for Change: Four Black Scholars Reflect on the Critical Need for More Educators of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However in junior high school, it was a Black American school counselor that influenced my career trajectory into the counseling profession. For example, we add culture to everything associated with gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement, special education, discipline, college and career readiness, and counseling.

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Reducing Out-of-District Placement: A Guide for Educators 

Thrive Alliance Group

Is your school district spending a fortune on out-of-district placement? Administrators may feel like there’s no alternative for students with physical and emotional disabilities. In many parts of the country, the cost of tuition plus transportation is $150,000+ per student.

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Streamlining the transfer application process can significantly reduce the burden of paperwork and administrative tasks. Additionally, strong academic programs, including advanced placement and honors courses, can offer a challenging and rewarding learning experience.

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Student Mental Health: How to Do More With Less

Thrive Alliance Group

Build relationships Personal connections — between teachers and students, between teachers and support staff, and between administrators and everyone at school — can make a huge impact on everyone’s mental wellness and ability to succeed. Learn more: Shifting the Role of Paraprofessionals in Special Education 3. Extraordinary Aid.