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LbSD podcast, episode two: Fostering equity through cognitive science

Deans for Impact

Deans for Impact · Fostering equity through cognitive science (LbSD podcast, episode two). Subscribe: Learning by Scientific Design is a podcast series by Deans for Impact that explores how an understanding of cognitive science, or the science of how students learn, can lead to more rigorous, equitable and inclusive teaching.

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Educational Equity Key to Progress and Democracy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We’ve been working to close the gap in education for nearly 30 years, to dismantle racial, gender, social and economic inequities that plague so many of our students across the country, and we do it in partnership with you,” said Marshall. When our families see that kind of investment, we have a ton of success on those campuses.”

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New Impact Academy cohort represents 25 states, reaches 15,000 teacher-candidates annually

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Building and sustaining a culture of equity and inclusion, and dismantling systems that oppress and marginalize. These are some of the biggest priorities for the fellows that make up our eighth cohort of Impact Academy. Abbott , Dean of the James I. McIntyre, Jr. McIntyre, Jr. Wilson, Jr. School of Education, St.

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Stanford’s REACH Initiative Advances Health Equity

Insight Into Diversity

The REACH Initiative will help ensure that we continue building on our progress in a coordinated effort to diversify our academic community while enhancing academic opportunities in health equity research and clinical practice,” writes Terrance Mayes, EdD, associate dean for equity and strategic initiatives.

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How 2 college equity leaders advise navigating a changing climate amid backlash

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Higher education’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is nearing a potential inflection point as two trends coalesce this summer: State bills stamping out DEI offices and two Supreme Court rulings are expected to strike down affirmative action in the coming days. “Don’t be led by fear,” advises Acosta.

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Rutgers Webinar Discusses Health Equity, Minority Health, and Medical Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The current state of health equity and medical education were key topics at a webinar on Tuesday sponsored by Rutgers University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice. The current state of health equity is still in need of improvement, Riley said. Sullivan, former Secretary of the U.S.

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Rhodes College Awarded $800,000 for Research on Racial Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rhodes College will receive an $800,000 grant to expand their research on racial equity, discrimination, and justice in the Memphis and Mid-South region. We are grateful for support from the Mellon Foundation,” said Dr. “We are grateful for support from the Mellon Foundation,” said Dr. Jennifer Collins, president of Rhodes Colleges.

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