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AB 705: Bold Policy, Implications for Equitable Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This surge in access aligns with AB 705’s core objective: to remove gatekeeping mechanisms like placement tests that had historically placed California students in remedial courses, delaying their academic progress. Many other states have adopted or are implementing similar reforms and are observing comparable outcomes.

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UNC Journalism Dean Navigates Diversity Mission Amid DEI Restrictions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Carolinas reputation for highly talented students, thought leadership by faculty members, dedicated professional staff and a deeply engaged and supportive alumni network is widely known and respected among its peers. How does your leadership reflect your commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in journalism education?

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Williams found great success in business, but at the same time, felt the effects of imposter syndrome. Everyone didn’t feel that way.” Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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Community College Leader Recognized as 2023 Diverse Champion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In recognition of his commitment to inclusive excellence, servant leadership, and his devotion to lifting up the disenfranchised in the community college space, Gonzales has been named a 2023 recipient of the Diverse Champions Award. He cares for success, not just for students, I think he cares for the success of his employees."

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Nonprofit Offers Solutions to GAO Report

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Beyond that, there are solutions we’ve implemented in our programs that help students navigate this system, with successful outcomes. While we believe Congress should act, we also welcome partnership with cities and states to implement our programs in their college systems, to give those students who most need it a chance at success.” .

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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. While anti-racism mitigated this, educators also need supporting anti-racist, administrative leadership and policies. public schooling.

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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

For example, we add culture to everything associated with gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement, special education, discipline, college and career readiness, and counseling. Our attention to racial and ethnic matter is based on Easton-Brooks stellar book Ethnic Matching: Academic Success of Students of Color.

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