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Why Quality & Rigor Matter In Dual Enrollment

Parchment

And so they need to be at the table for federal and state policy conversations as the folks that are often tasked to implement those policies to kind of ground truth and make sure that what is developed makes sense, moves objectives forward in a way that is thoughtful and manageable for the field. The students that are, yeah, it’s.

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How the Work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the significant achievements of the Civil Rights Movement was the dismantling of racial segregation in various areas of life, such as schools, parks, lunch counters, theaters, and public transportation. In his remarks during the March on Washington in 1963, King spoke metaphorically about a "check" owed to Black Americans.

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How can America Encourage College Dropouts to Complete their Degrees

Edu Alliance Journal

As the United States’ employment needs quickly change, industry and government have a pressing need for more qualified workers. million, while transportation jobs could grow by nearly 800,000. How industry addresses the education of employees. Personal development courses (35%). In-house training seminars (61%).

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The Power of Recognizing Higher Ed Faculty as Working-Class (Helena Worthen*)

Higher Education Inquirer

At that year’s How Class Works conference at SUNY Stony Brook, academics from history, political science, labor and industrial relations, and other fields debated Zweig’s use of the term “working class.” It can also inspire us to build alliances to improve our conditions and our industry.

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