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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

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College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Heath urged program administrators to study the legislative efforts to curtail DEI on campus before they make any changes. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr.

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

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However, in certain courses and majors, Black students are often discouraged or deterred from pursuing them, specifically in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). faculty, staff, and administrators) are highly underrepresented, which is a crisis. SCHOOL COUNSELORS MATTER.

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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

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By focusing on employer needs, we have launched eight bachelors degrees in crucial areas including nursing, education, information technology, and public safety administration. Since then, our system has been at the forefront, developing offerings driven by occupational demand.

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Leading by Learning: How TRIO Powers Generational Change

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Dr. Sundiata Jangha - Starting from the Bottom: The Effects of Participation in Developmental Mathematics on College Outcomes in STEM Fields. Our administrative leadership models flexibility and trust, allowing us to thrive in our dual roles as leaders and learners.

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Exposing Higher Ed's Hidden Access Barriers - Dr. Karina Salazar

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Though she initially pursued STEM, based on her strong mathematics performance, she soon discovered her talent for writing and switched to journalism. As a top student at her high school who excelled in AP courses, Salazar earned a full scholarship to the University of Arizona.

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Sanders Introduces Bill Requiring $60,000 Minimum Salary for All Public School Teachers

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James Williams, a high school mathematics teacher from North Carolina, told the town hall that his salary purchased "a decent life" 15 years ago but now forces him to choose between car repairs and classroom supplies. The Trump administration is also withholding nearly $5.5

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JENNIFER O’BRIEN-KNOTTS

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O’Brien-Knotts holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s in mathematics from Villanova University in Pennsylvania, as well as a doctorate in higher ed administration from Northeastern University in Boston.