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College Board Updates AP African American Studies Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College Board has released a revised framework of its African American studies Advanced Placement (AP) course, a course that has received plenty of criticism from both advocates and critics this year. Around 13,000 students from nearly 700 schools are piloting the AP course for the 2023-24 academic year, according to The College Board.

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College Board Unveils New AP African American Studies Course

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Development of this 234-page framework document included the input of high school teachers and more than 300 African American studies professors from more than 200 U.S. The framework states that students will learn to evaluate concepts and historical developments that influenced Black experiences; recognize connections between Black U.S.

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Decolonizing Higher Education Syllabi: Beyond the Aesthetics of the Syllabus

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The purpose of the age-old course syllabus remains the same — a crucial document that sets the foundation for a course by providing students with essential information, outlining expectations, and serving as a reference point throughout the semester. Dr. tavis d.

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Reducing Out-of-District Placement: A Guide for Educators 

Thrive Alliance Group

Is your school district spending a fortune on out-of-district placement? In many parts of the country, the cost of tuition plus transportation is $150,000+ per student. This staggering expense is particularly painful because it’s a large piece of the budget supporting a very small percentage of the student population.

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What Happens After You Say Yes? Navigating Post-Decision Steps for College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Your Student Portal and Email This will become your new communications hub. Set Up a Plan to Pay the Balance Even with financial aid, many students still have a remaining balance. Submit Final Documents Most schools will ask for final high school transcripts and possibly immunization records or placement test scores.

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4 Things to Highlight on Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

For many high school students, applying to colleges is the start of a new chapter—but it can be an intimidating process. Many students want to stand out on their college applications and make a good first impression, but they are unsure where to start and what to include.

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Focus on the Future: Dream Award Scholar Arleen Alcaraz-Cano

Scholarship America

Arleen was the only one in her household who understood English, so she ended up translating documents for her parents and helping her siblings with their English homework. I enrolled in an advanced placement Computer Science (CS) class that year and I quickly realized how intricate and valuable the process of programming is.