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From Crisis to Solutions: Global Conference Charts New Course for Urban Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s a gap we have to fill for people when we come to these types of gatherings so that they can have the information that they need and so that they can be equipped to go forward as well.” That local community outreach in the host country of the conference, Lewis added, is critically important. “We The issues in the U.S.

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Dr. Melissa Gilliam to Lead Boston University as Historic First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Then students [start] informing others, and they’re going to want to apply and come here.” “If we create an environment where students feel included and aware that this is a place where they’re going to get a tremendous education, but also really feel like it’s home, then you start to create a virtuous cycle," she said.

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Striving for Digital Equity in Education

The Scholarly Teacher

This unequal access creates a gap between those who can afford technology and high-speed internet to access web-based information and resources for their professional, academic, and personal needs and those who cannot.

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Going Back to School Means Increasing Black/Minoritized Family Engagement Too

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We spend an hour with parent/family liaisons and community outreach coordinators who instruct us on the importance of reading at home to overcome vocabulary gaps or how to navigate systems at school. There’s a wealth of information in each chapter. While important, there is often no space for the caregiver to be heard.

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Exploring the Roots of Racial Bias

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her lab actively does community outreach to collaborate with schools and community partners like EmbraceRace, an organization that supports parents in raising children to be informed and thoughtful about race. Another app was developed to get children to think differently about the people they see daily.

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Can Higher Education Do Good with Decommissioned Devices?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

University administrators are well aware of the potential pitfalls of community outreach, whether political, financial or cultural. Colleges are often a wealth of information, but the amount of sharing… It’s not always easy, however.

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Transparency for Parents (and Staff): The Importance of Technology in Charter School Enrollment and Lottery Processes

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For school administrators, these systems reduce time spent manually entering data, allowing staff to direct their efforts toward more impactful initiatives like curriculum development and community outreach. Technology also ensures compliance with enrollment regulations.