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Idaho education board bans DEI across state’s 4-year colleges

Higher Ed Dive

Some of the affected colleges had already moved to wind down their diversity, equity and inclusion centers ahead of the unanimous vote.

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Idaho board bans diversity statements in 4-year public college hiring

Higher Ed Dive

The state’s education board stressed it still wants to “create and nurture a safe, welcoming and dynamic learning environment” for students.

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In Sweeping Action, Idaho's Education Board Bans 'DEI Ideology' on College Campuses

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Jasper Smith Board leaders said the action would force administrators to support all students regardless of their identifying characteristics.

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Southern States See Mixed Progress in College Affordability, SREB Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The South has made strides in college affordability, but significant challenges remain for lower-income students, according to new data released Thursday by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Education experts note that addressing these affordability gaps is crucial for the region's economic future.

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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite the work of teachers laying the foundation for careers beyond secondary school, The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) says there are not enough well-prepared educators in the pipeline to teach. SREB represents and works with 16 states to improve public education at every level.

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College Board Asks Florida Schools Not to Offer AP Psychology Classes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College Board is encouraging Florida schools not to offer AP Psychology classes, after the state education board reportedly told school districts the course cannot be taught if it included lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity, CNN reported.

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College DEI Spending Draws Ire of Mississippi’s GOP Auditor

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Zachary Schermele André da Loba for The Chronicle The state's higher-education board says that DEI spending amounts to less than 1 percent of the overall system budget.