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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Therefore, it is imperative - non-negotiable - that educators, practitioners and decision makers see them as the best and brightest and communicate to these capable Black males that they have purpose, they are innovators, and they have gifts and talents that will enhance and enrich our society for generations to come. Communicate.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The academy's curriculum aligns with Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and covers essential competencies including district operations, budgeting, board relations, communications, and community engagement. Dr. Charles Foust, former superintendent of New Hanover Schools in North Carolina, will also serve as a mentor.

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A Legacy of Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unlike many of today’s emerging leaders, Bumphus didn’t have mentors who looked like him when he started. “I I unfortunately didn’t have any mentors when I started in the business that were leaders of color,” he tells Diverse. John Roueche and Terry O’Banion, who helped expand his visibility in the field.

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Transforming Barriers into Assets: Prioritizing the Cultural Wealth of Black Students in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From mentors, professors, and members of my cohort, I realized that this journey is not meant to be traveled alone. Nevertheless, to better understand their success in postsecondary STEM education better, we must counter deficit narratives and advertise the strengths and cultural assets these students bring to their educational journeys.

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Black Women Navigating the Path to College Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Kellie Sims Butler, Superintendent President, Solano Community College: Lessons from Failure to Leadership As I reflect on my path to the presidency, I am reminded of the words of Maya Angelou, Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.

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Going from Family Engagement to Family Partnerships With Black Marginalized Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It wasn’t until a mentor teacher who had direct ties and lived experiences with the community sat me down and explained to me how I was doing more harm than good to my students. Language barriers- Some families' first language is not English and communication may be challenging for them.