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Michigan Launches New Education Department, Consolidates Education Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The state of Michigan has launched a new education department, which aims to consolidate early childhood and post-secondary education programs, the Detroit Free Press reported. Gretchen Whitmer ABC News The Michigan Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) department – created by Michigan Gov.

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Incarcerated Students in Northwestern Prison Education Program Earn Bachelor's Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students from the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP) have attained bachelor’s degrees, the first time in U.S. Dr. Jennifer Lackey Northwestern University The prisoners – they engaged in the program from inside Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois – were celebrated at a Nov. Juliana Stratton.“The

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Mellon Foundation to Award Over $5 Million to Expand Prison Education Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Mellon Foundation will award over $5 million to seven institutions to expand higher education opportunities and resources for those in carceral environments. Postsecondary educational programs in prisons have been shown to be beneficial to families and communities.

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Advocates Promote Equitable Prison Education Programs Post–Pell Restoration

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Advocates Promote Equitable Prison Education Programs Post–Pell Restoration kathryn.palmer… Mon, 02/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Using feedback from incarcerated students is one way to work toward making prison education programs more racially inclusive, according to a new report from the Vera Institute of Justice.

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3 considerations for prison education programs

EAB

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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Black Billionaire to Launch Investment Education Program for HBCU and MSI Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smith The billionaire – who acquired his wealth through the private equity industry – aims to educate HBCU and minority serving institutions (MSIs) students on financial wellness through his Student Investment Program.

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How technology-enhanced outcome based education programs can improve student success

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How technology-enhanced outcome based education programs can improve student success admin Mon, 12/04/2023 - 02:05 Outcome Based Education (OBE) has emerged as a guiding philosophy, emphasizing measurable student outcomes.