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Latinx

Retirement Won’t Be End of Arturo Madrid’s Work

After a more than 50-year career in higher education and government, Dr. Arturo Madrid’s commitment to the advancement of the Latino community remains strong.

November 8, 2016

Students

Proposed Accreditation System Factors in Financial Health

A new accreditation system proposed would require education providers to meet “rigorous and ambitious standards for student achievement and financial health,” and give the federal government a stronger oversight role.

October 6, 2016

Students

Diverse Conversations: Is the Federal Government Behind the Rising Cost of Higher Education?

If it seems like college is more expensive than ever before — and with less return on investment than in previous generations — it’s not your imagination. Consider this: today, a degree is a requirement for more entry-level jobs than before. This will be even truer in the future. In fact, according to the Committee […]

August 8, 2016

African-American

Even on Final Day on Job, Haynes Still Fighting for HBCUs

In a packed auditorium Monday at the U.S. Department of Education, Leonard L. Haynes III, Ph.D., wrapped up nearly three decades of public service in higher education.

February 29, 2016

Students

‘Gifted’ Black Kids Not as Likely to Get Placed in Talented Programs

High-achieving, Black, elementary school students are much less likely than their White peers to receive assignments to gifted and talented programs in math and reading, according to a new study.

January 24, 2016

LGBTQ+

Dishonor Roll ― The Schools that Sought Exemptions To Legally Discriminate Against LGBT Students

The Human Rights Campaign, an activist group, urges the U.S. Department of Education to take action against schools that sought waiver.

December 20, 2015

Latinx

New Regulation Could Impact Teacher Ed Programs at MSIs

A new U.S. Department of Education (ED) regulation aimed at improving teacher quality at post-secondary institutions could have a long-term impact on minority serving institutions (MSIs).

October 22, 2015

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Civil Rights Group Members File Brief Opposing Use of Race in Admissions

Two members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recently filed an amicus brief opposing the consideration of race in the still-pending Supreme Court case Fisher v. Texas.

September 13, 2015

Disabilties

ED Enforces Complaint System for Colleges and Universities

In an effort to avert fiascos that leave college students in a lurch, the U.S. Department of Education earlier this month began enforcement of a federal requirement for colleges and universities to have complaint systems in place for students.

July 12, 2015

African-American

Diverse Conversations: The Sources of HBCUs’ Pain

The question of HBCU relevance is constantly floated in education circles but lately I’ve been pondering an even more poignant query: Is there a conspiracy to destroy HBCUs?

April 30, 2015

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Diverse Conversations: Gainful Employment for College Graduates

Colleges and universities have their own sets of standards for graduating students and helping them find success out in the real world but there is not a streamlined process across states or the nation.

December 30, 2014

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Department of Education Criticized for Not Using Accreditor Sanction Data

As the U.S. Department of Education forges ahead to establish a college ratings system, a new government report blasts the department for failure to make use of accreditor sanction data at its disposal.

December 23, 2014