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Equity in Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education has long been a key driver of economic prosperity and social mobility in the United States. Part of the issue stems from the fact that many students of color come from underfunded high schools, which offer fewer educational resources, advanced courses, and extracurricular programs. Department of Education has embraced.

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Juneteenth, Higher Education, and Advancing Educational Equity

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For educators, this day can inspire curriculum development, community engagement, and reflection on policies to ensure a commitment to equity and inclusion. As we observe Juneteenth this week, I hope we can embrace the chance to educate ourselves and others about this important day.

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Massachusetts Unveils Plan to Safeguard Equity in Higher Education

Insight Into Diversity

Governor Kim Driscoll have unveiled a set of recommendations aimed at promoting equitable access to higher education across the state. Announced at Westfield High School, the initiative aims to preserve diversity and accessibility in higher education for all students, particularly students of color and those from underserved communities.

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I-CAIRE Tool Advances Health Equity Education

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One of the school’s key innovations in promoting outcomes and representation in health care education is the creation of the Integrative Curriculum Assessment for Inclusion, Representation, and Equity (I-CAIRE). The post I-CAIRE Tool Advances Health Equity Education appeared first on Insight Into Diversity.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The issues closest to my heart—those that affect our students and education equity—are being largely ignored by the presidential candidates. Repeatedly, we call for “someone” to show us, through better education policy, that we are not forgotten.

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Family leave is a gender equity issue

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Clare Matysova's research highlights how much better higher education employers could be doing on family leave The post Family leave is a gender equity issue appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Examining Educational Equity in Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies, School of Education, Howard University Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: B.A., educational leadership and policy, University of Texas at Austin, College of Education Career mentors: Dr. Victor B. Palmer, Howard University; Dr. Audrey J.