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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We His dedication to the work would eventually increase student placement rate for Xavier by 50%, building a pipeline to both Ivy League institutions and regional or local graduate schools. Williams, Jr., Williams, Jr. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

achievement and opportunity gaps, underachievement, excessive and unjust suspensions and expulsions, overrepresentation in special education , and underrepresentation in gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement ), it behooves educators to not just increase minoritized students’ engagement , but to also increase their family’s engagement.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When cultural ways of being and cultural differences are framed as assets rather than problems, unnecessary special education referrals, labeling, and placements will decrease. An example is attending community events. intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays).

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Anti-Racist Teachers: Disrupting Resegregation [Overrepresentation] in Special Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These results suggest that teachers’ deficit-based evaluations and early biased assessments, during kindergarten, are determining a de facto segregated placement for Black and Latinx students. public schooling. culturally relevant and sustaining teaching) and high-quality instruction (i.e., curriculum and instruction, and assessment).

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Additionally, strong academic programs, including advanced placement and honors courses, can offer a challenging and rewarding learning experience. Social events and activities can provide opportunities for transfer students to meet other students and build friendships.

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A Clarion Call for Change: Four Black Scholars Reflect on the Critical Need for More Educators of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When teachers were Black, my mother was more comfortable attending school events, and calling them with questions. For example, we add culture to everything associated with gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement, special education, discipline, college and career readiness, and counseling.

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What happens next?

Student Minds

Alongside all the fun and friendship at uni, life for me had also been a little ‘Lemony Snicket-y’ (A Series of Unfortunate Events). After spending my academic year on a placement abroad in Germany, I will be leaving the lifestyle and routine I’ve settled into, and the new home that I’ve made for myself.

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