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Expanding Federal Work Study to Create a More Diverse Teacher Pipeline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Thanks to a new change in America’s federal work-study program, thousands more students like Halima could soon become tutors in America’s public schools to aid in the national pandemic learning recovery — and potentially diversify our nation’s teaching workforce. Jilo Tisdale On May 10, 2023, US Department of Education Secretary Dr. Miguel A.

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Panel Spotlights Registered Apprenticeships at MSIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And in recent years, Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs have grown, increasing 73% since 2 009 and expanding past traditional trades into areas like teaching, social work, and cybersecurity. Schedules are designed to fit working students’ needs, with options for evening, hybrid, and online, synchronous and a synchronous.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The CSUEB Pathfinders Institute is dedicated to enhancing culturally relevant professional development through an intensive two-week program for faculty teaching critical first-year courses. SRSU’s commitment to representation is seen through its executive leadership. Currently, 60.1% of the Fresno State student population is Latinx.

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How a Tutor Can Help a Student With Dyslexia: Empowering Success Through Specialized Support

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Specialized dyslexia tutors recognize the need for extra patience and adapt their teaching style to align with each students unique learning needs. These methods may include phonemic awareness exercises, structured literacy programs, and the incorporation of technology tools. Were proud to offer: 1.

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Learning and Teaching from Adversity: Meet TRIO Star Kontessa Siliski

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Through the ASC’s TRIO Tuesdays and Financial Literacy workshops, she learned about college life and financial aid opportunities. Despite her busy schedule, Kontessa has also given back to the ASC. She has also served as a financial literacy mentor, organizing the very sessions that proved so useful to her.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. We offer faculty workshops on culturally sensitive teaching.” Also, the Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program connects students with faculty in their field of study. “A

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6 innovative ways higher ed can embrace AI

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While some leaders expressed apprehension, most are eager to explore opportunities and applications of AI in higher education—from democratizing and personalizing teaching and learning to drastically increasing our operational efficiency.