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Bill seeks to eliminate school takeovers by Mass. education department – The Boston Globe
“It’s always some of the poorest communities with the greatest number of students of color,” said Max Page, Massachusetts Teachers Association president. Critics of the bill, though, say it would obliterate valuable leverage in ensuring the state’s most vulnerable students aren’t left to languish in struggling schools. BPS, for example, wouldn’t be reckoning with systemic…
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Clemson University moving forward with creating state’s first veterinary school
CLEMSON — With events and meetings held across three days, the Clemson University Board of Trustees created new programs, received updates on university research and facilities, and allocated money for new buildings at its winter 2023 meeting. Clemson University moving ahead with veterinary school The board of trustees approved the $750,000 feasibility study for creation of…
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DeSantis Wants to Defund Florida Colleges That Have Programs on Diversity – Truthout
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that he plans to ask the state legislature to revoke funds from public colleges in the state if they offer lessons on diversity, equity and inclusion. The proposal would be part of a larger package that the state legislature plans to pass in the spring, The Associated…
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Bill Gates Funds a Startup to Stop Cows from Burping Methane to Combat Climate Change
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates believes one of the solutions to combat climate change is to stop cows from burping methane. Gates invested in a startup company in Australia that is exploring dietary supplements for cows in an effort to contain ‘greenhouse gas emissions.’ “Australian climate technology company Rumin8 has closed Phase 2 of…
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College Basketball Star Says His ‘Balls Exploded’ Suddenly
A Clemson college basketball player shared some gruesome details regarding his recent unexpectant injury. Clemson basketball player Brevin Galloway took to Instagram and shared that his ‘balls and nut sack exploded.’ According to Galloway, the injury occurred shortly after he took a nap. “So this morning, I went to lift. I came back, I took…
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Where is the Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education Engagement with Investment Management Firms?
The question of how equitable the engagement of higher education institutions with private equity firms and other investment management groups is a difficult one to answer. The reason for this is that there is an incredible lack of transparency in identifying what money managers many higher education institutions are using to steward their endowments. The…
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How Vonda Bailey Went From Mountain View Student To District Judge — Dallas College Blog
Vonda Bailey didn’t need a long deliberation to issue her judgment about the negative stereotypes surrounding community colleges. “I do not agree with the ‘stigma’ whatsoever,” she said. “And that’s why every time I speak about my college experience, I always start with, ‘I attended a community college first.’ People are like, ‘Wow, you did?’…
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Ex-prisoner fought for education behind bars
Sandra Brown walked gingerly down a walkway to the side door of Decatur Correctional Center. She wore jeans and a hooded sweatshirt that said “The Reclamation Project,” and her hair was styled into a thick, high frohawk. Brown is tall, and moves with grace and elegance, so her hairstyle only added to her regal demeanor.…
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College students could start using their dining dollars for DoorDash meals thanks to this startup
Students who use Phood can check their balance via the startup’s app Phood Phood allows students to order DoorDash using their university dining dollars. The startup already works with colleges including the University of Texas at Austin. Founder Alex Parmley turned Phood into a payments business after a stint focused on delivery. College students often…
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Report finds faculty diversity isn’t meeting student needs
Faculty diversity is positively associated with student success across a variety of metrics. Black and Latino students are more likely to graduate when they see themselves represented in their instructors, for instance. But the benefits of faculty diversity aren’t just evident among historically underrepresented students: research suggests that engaging with diverse instructors, perspectives and ideas…