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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From a sample of over 560,000 first year, first time community college students and over 32,000 instructors in Texas between 2013 and 2020, researchers found that 77% of white students experienced a racial match. These obstacles include everything from discriminatory funding of public schools to personal biases.

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Election Results Could Bring About Higher Ed Reforms

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A shift in control of either or both houses of Congress would mean changes for national education policy. Kenneth Wong, a professor of Education Policy and Political Science at Brown University’s Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs. billion ask for the Los Angeles Community College district.

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What is Higher Ed Community Looking for in State of the Union Address?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When community colleges are mentioned in the State of the Union address, it elevates our sector across policy circles,” said Dr. Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, by email. Fansmith says he is curious to see whether Biden brings up free community college.

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HEI Resources 2025

Higher Education Inquirer

How the University Works: Higher Education and the Low Wage Nation. The Diverted Dream: Community colleges and the promise of educational opportunity in America, 19001985. The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money. Will College Pay Off?: Public Affairs.

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