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Why chronic absenteeism is so high—and how district leaders can start fixing it

EAB

Many of these barriers, like transportation issues , are impacting even more students now than before the pandemic, but the growth in absenteeism across all demographics suggests there’s more at play than material barriers preventing students from being in school. counseling, health services, operations/transportation, etc.).

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Studying Medicine in the Caribbean: An SJSM Grad Tells All

Study and Go Abroad

Saad: “I started researching medical schools to figure out exactly what they wanted. Most people speak English, but there are different means of transportation and communication. Saad was president of the American Medical Student Association where he participated in and organized health fairs for the local community.

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Depression on College Campuses conference: Insights and actions (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

As a clinical psychologist, research scientist and educator specializing in self-criticism and self-compassion, as well as an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University and at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, I recently attended the Depression on College Campuses conference for the first time.

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California universities launch abortion services

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Still, many university leaders and activists alike see the implementation of SB 24 as a major win for reproductive health, even in a state where abortion is widely available. Having medication abortion available on campus removes barriers like transportation—which is especially vital on rural campuses that aren’t near a drugstore.

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SCOTUS, Affirmative Action, and the Future of University Diversity: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 174 with Host Drumm McNaughton and Guests Thomas Parham and Dilcie Perez

The Change Leader, Inc.

Rather than looking to “desegregate buses,” the question should be, “How do we empower the bus to create new modes of transportation?” CSU is striving to create a lifelong relationship with the Black community that starts as early as elementary school with outreach and academic preparation programs and continues after they graduate.