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Equity in Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education has long been a key driver of economic prosperity and social mobility in the United States. Part of the issue stems from the fact that many students of color come from underfunded high schools, which offer fewer educational resources, advanced courses, and extracurricular programs. Department of Education has embraced.

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Five Neurodiversity Considerations For Educators

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cook: If you've heard the 'why' behind my work as an attorney, educator, and neurodiversity advocate, you know that the foundation of every career decision I've made thus far has been "to make sense of my own brain and empower others to do the same." Or maybe, just maybe. the forces powerful enough to withstand detractors. Nichelle N.

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Educators as Co-Conspirators in Decolonizing Education for Black Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many educators come to the profession because they have a passion and commitment to help students succeed. However, the complexities of education often get in the way of successfully advocating for Black students in a way that is impactful and transformative. These professionals are proactive. GATE, Advanced Placement). Dr. Erik M.

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NSF Grants Fund STEM Education Equity in Houston

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Houston has received two new grants designed to address barriers that prevent low-income and underrepresented students from pursuing STEM education. Because many postdocs transition into positions that involve teaching, communication and mentoring, effective education in these areas should be the standard.”

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

Whether you are an L&D expert, an educator, or an administrator, and regardless of the school or professional demographic you're targeting, your students and trainees will see immediate benefits!

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Empowering Latinas Beyond Barriers Through Education, Persistence and Broader Understanding

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is undoubtedly progress, yet Hispanic women still trail behind non-Hispanic women in educational attainment. To truly achieve equity, we must actively invest in their education and building belonging for them in the workplace. Educationally, 23% of Hispanic women now hold a bachelor’s degree, up from just 16% a decade ago.

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Education Department Launches STEM Education Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) has launched an initiative to bolster science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education nationally. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten. bringing together various groups to discuss STEM education. 7 in Washington, D.C.,