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Bank holiday reading: Flying the Nest in the wrong direction – How we can attract our ‘lost boys’ back into HE

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Within this context, right-wing political groups, such as Reform UK, advocate for a no-nonsense approach to education, emphasizing a patriotic curriculum that they argue better addresses concerns about social equality. The key question now is: How can we rebuild young mens confidence in higher education? What Can We Do?

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70 Years Later: Black Students with Disabilities Post-Brown v. Board of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Black teachers, who had been critical advocates for Black students with disabilities, were often replaced or marginalized in integrated schools. This loss of culturally responsive educators left Black students with disabilities without essential support and advocacy, resulting in inadequate services and accommodations.

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Maharashtra puts curbs on scholarship for marginalised students

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Moreover, the west Indian state has also imposed an annual income limit of Rs 8 lakhs (£7,552) on the candidates despite the average monthly income of SC, and ST families being INR 5,000 (£47) less than non-disadvantaged categories in India. I secured admission at Harvard University for a course in MA in Education Policy and Analysis.

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Report Suggests Reforms if Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Supreme Court is expected to deliver a devastating verdict to advocates of affirmative action. Now, Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce has released a report on the potential impacts of the decision and how higher ed and governments can react. In as little as two days, the U.S.

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Movement to Ban Legacy Admissions Gains Momentum

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Supreme Court struck down the consideration of race-conscious admissions, a growing number of lawmakers, advocates, and higher education leaders have called for banning legacy status as a potential factor in the admission process. In the year since the U.S. Opponents of legacy admissions.—

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Today’s College Students Aren’t Who You Think They Are. Institutions Must Rethink How They Serve Them.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College completion rates for older students and historically disadvantaged learners continue to lag behind those of students who are white or of traditional age. More accessible policies and practices can help ensure today’s students have what they need to complete a higher education.

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U.S. issues final regs for 90-10 rule, Pell Grant for prisoners

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Image: After years of lobbying, the so-called 90-10 loophole that advocates argued encouraged some for-profit institutions to aggressively recruit military service members and veterans is closing under final regulations effective July 1 that were announced Thursday. The for-profit industry doesn’t plan to oppose the new regulations.

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