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Creating Safe Spaces: Future Teachers of Color Summit

The Scholarly Teacher

What Worked Structure The development of the FToC Summit began with our planning team, which included BIPOC teacher educators who represented diverse identity groups and educational experiences. In January 2020, we secured $3,000 to fund the FToC Summit; however, the pandemic caused the event to go virtual. Gallardo, M.

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This president has leveraged her city’s tech boom to embrace an AI-centric future

University Business

” Miami Dade College is now built with two AI centers, a promising faculty grant program and a slew of cutting-edge certifications and stackable credentials to meet the new demands of a swelling tech industry. .” The grant program will distribute 10 awards per grant cycle for up to $10,000.

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How Public Universities Can Tackle the Teacher Shortage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million students of color, these institutions can be instrumental in attracting, developing and inspiring the diverse educator corps our nation needs. Department of Education is stepping up with $368 million in new grant funding to aid teacher retention and recruitment and improve diversity.

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"We Know More Than What Those Damn Tests Claim to Measure”: How Tests are Inequitable for Black and Other Minoritized Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I believe that this was in the third grade when my district tested all of the children for inclusion in the gifted education programs. Attempts to develop an accurate definition and measure of "intelligence" have been fraught with difficulty and controversy. Dr. Edward C. Fletcher Jr. Tests are tools. Dr. Erik M.

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Middle and High School PBL: 10 Earth Day Project Idea Driving Questions?

Experiential Learning Depot

Earth Day is one of my favorite days of the year to develop experiential science learning activities around! As a final product, I have had my students develop tools (charts, quizzes, mind maps, etc.) Should we be putting funding and energy into individual species? Guided Project-Based Learning Poaching Resource 4.

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A Guide to the Accreditation Process with the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA)

Creatrix Campus

The role of quality assurance in Saudi’s Higher Education The National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment was created as a result of the rapid expansion of Saudi Arabia's higher education institutions, which increased the need for quality assurance.

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The State of EdTech: OPMs, Risk Planning, and Generative AI: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 189 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Phill Hill

The Change Leader, Inc.

Technology’s Role in Enabling Enrollment Growth Franklin University exemplifies how technology can be leveraged to enhance enrollment and streamline educational processes. This trend highlights the importance of institutions knowing their strengths and using technology to develop niche, world-class programs.