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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the current political climate, where debates over systemic racism, diversity programs, and the state of free speech dominate on a national scale, these platforms can either empower or hinder the success and outcomes of students. While the challenges are significant, solutions are within reach.

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Initiative Promotes Financial Literacy by Investing in HBCU Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I just want people to understand that this is part of Spelman's ongoing mission to prepare Black women to be successful in the future," says Coleman. To be provided with a program that teaches us how to be successful investors on our own, along with a seeded account, is a huge deal.

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Study Reveals Civic Literacy Lacking Among Americans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It found that more than 70% of Americans fail a basic civic literacy quiz on topics like the three branches of government and the number of Supreme Court justices. system of government, though 95% say such understanding is important for the nation's success. Put plainly, you can't fix what you don't understand,” said Crow.

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University at Buffalo Awarded $10 million Grant to Establish National Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to establish the Center for Early Literacy and Responsible AI (CELaRAI). By helping young learners thrive and setting them up for future success, we will transform the lives of children, families and communities in ways that transcend metrics." The Center will be led by Dr. X.

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Promises, Promises: Agency, Self-Actualization, the Higher Ed Social Contract

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If higher education institutions aim to provide access to personal development opportunities, social capital and self-empowerment tools beyond credentialing, institutional strategic planning will need to incorporate a focus on awareness, social equity, justice, diversity, mental health, human development, community-building and financial literacy.

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Scholar-Activist Returns Home: Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Named Dean of Grambling State's College of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her research focuses on identity development, anti-racist teacher and leadership preparation, culturally responsive pedagogy, critical literacies, and social justice. Burrell-Craft has a proven track record of fostering collaboration, promoting research, and prioritizing student success," said Walton.

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Why We Can’t Wait: The Early Learning Imperative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A big part of the future of higher education access and success lies before children even reach kindergarten. These gaps can lead to lower literacy rates, higher school dropout rates, and even increased levels as children progress through the education system without the foundational skills they need to thrive.

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