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Federal Court Blocks Education Department's Diversity Directive, Marking Victory for Academic Freedom Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A federal judge in New Hampshire delivered a significant legal victory Thursday for proponents of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in education by granting a preliminary injunction against the U.S.

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Education Department: Common medical conditions have disability protections

Higher Ed Dive

The documents explain colleges and K-12 schools' Section 504 responsibilities for students with asthma, diabetes, food allergies or GERD.

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Education Department Revises Restrictions on Race Initiatives

Insight Into Diversity

Department of Education has modified its previous directives on race in hiring, scholarships, student programs, and other educational policies. Since coming into power, the new administration has focused on enforcing conservative legal principles in education, particularly regarding race and gender policies.

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US Department of Education's Failure to Address Food Insecurity Among College Students (Government Accountability Office)

Higher Education Inquirer

A recent law gave the Department of Education authority to share students' Free Application for Federal Student Aid data with federal and state SNAP agencies to identify and help students who may be eligible for benefits. GAO reviewed relevant federal laws and agency documents. We recommended ways to address these issues.

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Meeting the Looming Web Accessibility Regulations: The Time to Start Was Yesterday

WCET Frontiers

Department of Justice (DOJ) accessibility guidelines. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. NWHeat (Northwest Higher Education Accessibility Technology) is a partnership between Orbis Cascade Alliance (for libraries) and the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium (NWACC). Who Will Be Affected?

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Education Department Q&A clarifies DEI restrictions

Higher Ed Dive

The agency's new document appeared to ease some of the strictest aspects of its February letter taking aim at colleges' diversity initiatives.

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Improving Hiring Practices in Higher Education to Overcome GEM Staffing Challenges

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Key Takeaways: The pandemic exacerbated staffing challenges in higher education graduate enrollment management, leading to increased demands for flexibility, better pay, and improved work-life balance among staff. For example, professional development for higher education staff can add significant value for employees.