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The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

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Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill March 14, 2024 — by Terrance L. Cardon a for remarks during its annual Policy Seminar on Monday, March 18. Secretary Cardona will speak to the TRIO community during the event’s one-day Seminar on Relations with the U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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Partnership Seeks Revival of Black, Jewish Alliance in Higher Education

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Each institution will provide seminars to educate faculty and students about the shared history of Black-Jewish solidarity, provide a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and Israel, and prepare participants to confront antisemitism in the world.

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EQUALITY, Spring 2024

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Hamm At COE’s 43rd annual Policy Seminar, U.S. January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student.

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EQUALITY, Spring 2023

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Hamm During the Policy Seminar, Cheryl Johnson, the U.S. At COE’s Policy Seminar, COE President Maureen Hoyler reminded attendees why their presence on Capitol Hill is critical: The people enrolled in TRIO programs don’t have as many voices raised on their behalf as many other groups. EQUALITY, Spring 2023 May 8, 2023 — by Terrance L.

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

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but it’s not too late to ensure each person’s right to higher education within a paradigm of inclusive excellence,” said Terry Vaughan III, Ph.D. He stated, “Unpacking the paradox of higher education will require us to embrace the optimism and hope that inspires inclusive excellence.”

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Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

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Dr. Brown’s leadership will drive our efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive educational landscape.” Throughout his career, Dr. Brown has secured over $10 million in federal and local grants to support academic initiatives at three different institutions.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

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Other key provisions of the proposed bill include: Granting “low-income” status to Pell Grant recipients. Specifically, the Educational Opportunity and Success Act would reauthorize funds for the TRIO Programs for the next six years and establish more reasonable guidelines for notice of pending grant competitions.