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Black Students Less Likely Identified for Special Ed When They Have Black Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Black kids are underrepresented in gifted services and overrepresented in special education services,” said report co-author Dr. Cassandra Hart, an associate professor of education policy at UC Davis. percentage points with they have Black teachers instead, an 18% reduction in likelihood. percentage point reduction. “We

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Wealth-Based Pell Grant Could Reduce Student Debt and Racial Wealth Inequality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Almost 50% of Black FAFSA filers, around 40% of Latinx filers, and 20% of white filers come from both low-income and low-wealth backgrounds, what Smith calls being “doubly disadvantaged.” “But The most likely deterrent to enacting this policy is the cost, which totals about $17.4

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Creative arts courses at English universities face funding cut

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The cuts, outlined by the education secretary, Gillian Keegan, in guidance to the universities regulator , will also reduce funding for Uni-Connect, which runs programmes aimed at widening access to higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to £20m, a third of its 2020-21 budget. Continue reading.

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Hits and misses in Budget 2024 for India’s education sector

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. “Initiatives like setting up working women’s hostels and providing internships to one crore youth with stipends will boost female labour force participation and bridge the education-employment gap,” said Dr. Anand. Additionally, many international universities offer favourable payment options to accommodate students.

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UK changes could disproportionately affect women

The PIE News

Industry stakeholders are warning that the impact UK dependent ban for taught masters students will potentially disadvantage female students most. Full details of the planned policy change, to be implemented from January 2024, are yet to be revealed as the official statement of changes has not yet been published.

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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. Like Aracely, nearly 20% have dependent children. Unfortunately, too many postsecondary institutions do a poor job with today’s students.

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Report Suggests Reforms if Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report also suggests that colleges need to improve recruitment and outreach to disadvantaged students, which can include steps as simple as sending a letter letting them know that they won’t need to pay the full price listed for tuition and fees. I think the lobbying world would have a lot to say about that.”

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