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Industry and STEMM Leaders Convene for White House Summit

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According to the roadmap document, the national plan is built on a foundation of accountability and partnership, a capstone of effective communications and representations about diversity in STEMM, and five key pillars: engagement, inspiration, discovery, innovation, and opportunity.

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University of Louisville Launches Online Master of Science Program in Health Professions Education

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The College of Education and Human Development and the School of Medicine at the University of Louisville are launching an online Master of Science degree in Health Professions Education (MSHPE) to fulfill the needs of a growing health care industry. The health care industry is expected to grow by 2.6 Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Report Finds Increased Interest in Higher Ed for Career Advancement

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The State of Higher Education 2024 Report documents how current, prospective, and stopped-out students view post-high school education pathways, their access to them, their value, and experiences. The study includes responses from more than 14,000 U.S. The study includes responses from more than 14,000 U.S.

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Racial and Gender Inequities Found in Field of Educational Measurement

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Racial and gender inequities still plague the field of educational measurement, from professional rank to salary, across academia, industry, and leadership roles. Rodriguez said he hopes to learn more about these written responses, particularly as they relate to leadership positions both in academia and the industry.

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College Board Updates AP African American Studies Course

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1 version of the framework – a 234-page document with input from high school teachers and African American studies professors – received backlash from advocates, who criticized how the framework downplayed topics such as Black Lives Matter, slavery reparations, intersectionality, and queer life. public high schools last year. Dr. Charles H.F.

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A New Way of Looking at Administrative Burdens and Race

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They also may be more likely to make money in less formal industries like childcare or house-cleaning, and so may face the extra complications with documenting their incomes.

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

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I also kept up with the published literature, attended technical conferences and engaged with industry. It’s about developing new and exciting collaborations that break down barriers between industries and sectors to seize upon common interests, goals and complementary capabilities.