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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For each bias, Kizart presents a clear definition, self-assessment tools, realistic school-based scenarios, reflective questions, and concrete strategies for counteraction. Not learning about our biases and not being proactive about managing or using strategies to minimize the impact of our biases is the problem.

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Fidelity Matters: Assessing Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression in P-12 and Higher Education

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In doing so, we remain true to the definition of fidelity the quality or state of being faithful or loyal. Accordingly, we relate the 12 criteria to academic settings. To assess an agencys (School/University) commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression, a 5-point scale is used by the Center and adopted from Siegle et al.

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Instructional Violence Must End: Keeping the Legacy of A. Wade Boykin Alive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While the authors use deliberate in their definition, I urge readers to understand that such violence can also be unintentional. Specifically, whether intentional or unintentional, harm has been done to students/learners.

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Chicago Teen Walks, Graduates with Doctoral Degree

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dorothy Jean Tillman was accepted in 2021, at 15, into the Doctor of Behavioral Health Management Program at Arizona State University. My plans are definitely to stay working with youth and to go into communities that are youth-based,” said Tillman. “So, This work, she said, she plans to continue. “My

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Higher Education Reexamined at ASHE Conference

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The current political climate has been worrisome for Dr. Sayvon Foster, an assistant professor of sports management, who is a first-time ASHE attendee. Dr. Franklin Soares, a senior relationship manager at the United Negro College Fund said that the conference has proved to be productive so far. “It

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

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I also worked as a study consultant, where I was able to empower some of my peers by teaching them effective study strategies and time management scheduling.” Linderman said data is used for both program management and evaluation. “Advising and strong peer relationships have incredible potency,” said Chawla. “I

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Study: Number of Universities Requiring Physical Education Courses Decreasing

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“It’s good for the human body, good for students — it helps them be better learners, better prepared; it increases cognitive functioning and helps with stress management.” The study – lead author was Dr. Alexandra Szarabajko, chair of exercise science at Columbia College – examined 331 U.S. Researchers found that 56.2%

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