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Over 100 Organizations Urge Congress to Reverse Federal Education Grant Cancellations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The affected programs specifically addressed critical shortage areas including science, mathematics, career and technical education, early childhood education, special education, and instruction for English language learners. Michigan lost TQP grants focused on addressing teacher shortages and improving literacy instruction.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

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And the stakes couldn’t be higher for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which for generations have punched above their weight. They award 24% of all bachelor’s degrees received by African Americans in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

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TAU KADHI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tau Kadhi Tau Kadhi has been appointed to the Office of Graduate Studies at Alabama A&M University. He served as vice provost for institutional planning and quality at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. from Texas Southern University and a Ph.D. from Texas Southern University and a Ph.D.

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Dr. Emily Bouck, Michigan State University

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She is a professor and associate dean for research at Michigan State University, researching mathematics education for students with disabilities and those at-risk. She examines such technological approaches as virtual manipulatives and the virtual manipulative-based instructional sequences.

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Pepperdine University Professor Seeks to Give High School Students a Head Start

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Pepperdine University professor has been working on a pilot instructional program to give high school students a head start when it comes to understanding math. A lot of times, when students are going into mathematics, they are seeing the material for the first time and then tested on that material,” Roberson said. “If

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the most strategic investments that can be made when it comes to having a well-prepared workforce for the economy of the future is in mathematics education. The potential for colleges and universities to produce more STEM graduates directly influences long-term workforce development.

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Corequisite Courses Can Help Students Graduate Quicker and Earn More

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Community college students assigned to corequisite mathematic courses instead of remedial courses not only graduate faster, but earn higher wages. Corequisite instruction allows students to take a college-level and credit-bearing course while also receiving supplemental support to ensure their success.