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From Crisis to Solutions: Global Conference Charts New Course for Urban Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tired of simply gathering at conferences to rehash the same problems, Lewis had a vision that he wanted to spearhead a solutions-oriented convening that allowed individuals to put theory into practice, in an effort to yield positive outcomes for students attending schools in urban school districts. That vision quickly gained traction. “Too

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Dr. Toby S. Jenkins, University of South Carolina

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At the University of Maryland, College Park she created sustainable inclusive excellence initiatives that have served students on that campus for over 20 years. Jenkins other community outreach initiatives won awards from the President of the United States and the Governor of Maryland.

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Going Back to School Means Increasing Black/Minoritized Family Engagement Too

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Given the lower achievement and other negative outcomes of Black and Hispanic students in our schools often due to racial prejudice and discrimination (i.e., Given the lower achievement and other negative outcomes of Black and Hispanic students in our schools often due to racial prejudice and discrimination (i.e., In 2022, the U.S.

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Exploring the Roots of Racial Bias

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is rooted in the book The Nature of Prejudice by Dr. Gordon Allport in 1954. Qian is continuing this investigation in her lab, where she worked with two graduate students and five undergraduates in the fall semester. “We Slowik anticipates Qian will take on a research mentor role with the doctoral students.

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