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Going from Family Engagement to Family Partnerships With Black Marginalized Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She responded, “You missed Back to School Night, you would have gotten that information then”. Language barriers- Some families' first language is not English and communication may be challenging for them. Lack of Communication- In some cases, teachers do not communicate with families until something negative has occurred.

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Communicating the Science of the Stars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Getting a better idea of how the variability of these stars changes over their lifetimes and how that informs our models of developing planets is the goal of my thesis,” says Ealy. Aspiring to become a researcher and science communicator, Ealy is driven to understand humanity and science’s place in the world as it is.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information. Consequently, renormalizing consumer expectations for end-user experiences.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To implement a sense of compassion, educators must be committed to a flexible process facilitated through positive communication and transparency. Families can also benefit from knowing about this pedagogy, making them a stronger and more informed advocate. Knowledge is power. This marriage is needed now more than ever before.

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Instructional Violence Must End: Keeping the Legacy of A. Wade Boykin Alive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I want to inform and/or remind readers that Dr. James A. Ford is a Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Ecology in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University Ford and hearts as they seek to provide Black students with rigorous and relevant instructional styles and strategies. Dr. Donna Y.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.” One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’ Demographic information about the recipients was not available. The state’s FAFSA filing rate is up 11% from last year.

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Report: English Majors Employed at Comparable Rates, Educators Can Do More to Prepare Students for Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Paula Krebs Report on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes draws on findings from a number of different sources, including the Hamilton Project, the National Humanities Alliance, the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, and Humanities Indicators. He also leads work at Humanities Indicators and holds a Ph.D.