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U.S. Education Department, Civil Rights Leaders Discuss Reform

Civil rights leaders are criticizing Obama administration education reforms aimed at turning around low performing schools and closing the achievement gap for minority students.

July 28, 2010

African-American

Marc Morial Chats With DiverseEducation.com

Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, took time before the group’s annual conference, which celebrates the league’s 100th anniversary, to talk about the organization’s civil rights, economic development and education agenda.

July 28, 2010

African-American

Policy Summit Tackles Changing U.S. Demographics

During a National Journal policy summit on demographics and the workforce of the future, it was pointed out that 65 percent of the population is White, compared to 70 percent in 2000 and 80 percent in 1980. Generation Y, aged 30 and under, is two-fifths non-White.

June 17, 2010

Students

Hispanic-serving Institution Officials Urge Education Reform to Expand Latino Opportunity

In response to the booming Latino student population across the country, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is encouraging concerted collaboration between Hispanic-serving higher education institutions and public school systems.

April 19, 2010

Students

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Tribal Nations Conference

Duncan addresses reasons why students struggle and proposes ways to help Native American students, starting at the preschool level.

November 10, 2009

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NOTEWORTHY NEWS : STUDY: COUNSELING AT CRITICAL STAGE MAY CUT DROPOUT RATE

One strategy to reduce high school dropout rates among African-American and Latino teenagers is to better align counselors and high-quality teachers with the most vulnerable students.

October 14, 2009

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Policy Perspectives on Increasing U.S. High School Graduation Rates Offered at Black Congressional Conference

One strategy to reduce high school dropout rates among African-American and Latino teenagers is to better align counselors and high-quality teachers with the most vulnerable students as they move from elementary to their high school freshman year, a Johns Hopkins University senior researcher told attendees Thursday during the Education Braintrust session at the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference.

September 24, 2009

Faculty & Staff

25 To Watch

In previous anniversary editions, this publication has featured accomplished and established higher education leaders of note. This time, we feature 25 up-and-coming leaders, many of whom are carrying the diversity mantle forward in an avowed commitment to progress. Narrowing the field of great academicians and advocates to just 25 was no easy task! Although this should not be construed as an exhaustive list, please allow us to introduce you to 25 people, in alphabetical order, we expect to see more of.

June 10, 2009

Students

Duncan Brings Obama Agenda to Congress

President Barack Obama’s goals of more college financial aid and an end to high school “dropout factories” will significantly increase opportunities for minority students, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told Congress on Wednesday.

May 20, 2009

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The Stimulus Package: Winners Large and Small

As the dust clears on the newly enacted economic stimulus package, it’s clear there are some big winners, some smaller winners and only a few left out in the cold under the compromise legislation totaling $789 billion.

March 4, 2009

Students

Obama’s Education Budget Seeks To Restructure Pell Grant

With a goal to expand financial aid and college access, the Obama administration unveiled a 2010 education budget plan Thursday that virtually guarantees future Pell Grant increases while creating a major new initiative on college completion.

February 26, 2009

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The Stimulus Bill: Winners Large and Small

As the dust begins to clear on Congress’ stimulus bill, it’s clear there are some big winners, some smaller winners and only a few left out in the cold under the compromise legislation totaling $789 billion.

February 12, 2009