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Leading With Purpose: Reflections on My Journey and Tenure at HACC

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Yet, in these 14 years, HACC has expanded its reach, strengthened its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of our students and communities. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have worked to foster inclusivity, not only within HACC but across the communities we serve.

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Strategies for Improving Inclusivity for Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace

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of people who identify with having at least Continue Reading The post Strategies for Improving Inclusivity for Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace appeared first on ED.gov Blog. Even though people with disabilities are part of every community, a 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics report showed only 22.5%

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Inclusive Higher Education STEM Pathways

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By: Patti Curtis, Senior STEM Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary On August 14, 2024, the Office of the Deputy Secretary, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), held a YOU Belong in STEM webinar entitled Inclusive Higher Education Pathways that featured grant programs for minority serving institutions (MSIs) (..)

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Museum Studies Program Seeks to Diversify the Field

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Such inclusions are part of the program’s more holistic approach to museum studies, Paley said. “ We take an approach that includes public programming, education K-16 and beyond, how we roll out online curricula, how we do social media, blogs, everything else.

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University Challenge: Finding Your Crowd

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It wasn’t with people of my own, but this has been a journey of self-discovery and growth, and it’s made me appreciate the importance of inclusivity and mental health awareness in creating a supportive university environment for everyone. This blog was written as part of the U-Belong campaign to combat loneliness and isolation at university.

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Breaking Barriers: Creating Inclusive STEM Education for All Students

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Continue Reading The post Breaking Barriers: Creating Inclusive STEM Education for All Students appeared first on ED.gov Blog. Throughout my education, my advanced STEM classrooms consistently lacked peers and educators who looked like me.

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Book Bans Are Not Just Bad Policy; They Can Raise Civil Rights Issues

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Department of Education All students deserve access to learning environments that are inclusive and free from discrimination and that nurture their intellect, wellbeing, and creativity, preparing them for success in school and beyond.

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