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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, Black students in P-12 schools tend to be suspended at higher rates than their racial peers and the belief is that this discipline will teach Black students a lesson to behave in class. Teach students how to be self-advocates - asking for help and speaking up about concerns. Dr. Erik M. Dr. Donna Y. Dr. Tanya J.

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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, instead of promoting the success of culturally relevant teaching strategies, according to a report by the National Association of Educators and an Education Week article , states are conflating culturally relevant teaching practices with critical race theory and are therefore adopting laws to ban the use of this pedagogical approach.

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Study Reveals Family Support Critical in Reducing Faculty Anxiety in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These pressures include integrating multiple demanding responsibilities across scholarly research, teaching, and administrative duties, leading to "chronic role overload and significant time management challenges." One of the study's most striking findings involves the relationship between academic rank and anxiety levels.

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

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In that role we had done a lot of work with our Human Services department because they were really passionate about making sure K-12 schools knew about Medicaid and were doing all they could to claim all available funds, he said. A growing number of administrators are trying to offer that help to students but struggle to afford the costs.

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Why We Must Teach African American Studies: A Call to Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The governor has even promoted the idea that teaching about anti-Black racism in U.S. We believe that higher education faculty and administrators play an integral role in combating the faulty assumptions, racist ideas and harmful policies put forth by white nationalists.

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She is also a professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Her current work extends beyond the classroom, as she actively supports and teaches study abroad programs in the Caribbean and Africa, helping students expand their global perspectives and gain a deeper appreciation for different cultures.

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The Missed Opportunity: Student Affairs and Human Resources Collaboration to [Re]engage College Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jonelle Knox When I reviewed the question posed to me about [re]engaging the college community, I started thinking about a missed opportunity that many colleges and university leaders are not taking advantage of; the collaboration of student affairs and human resources to create [re]engagement activities.