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African-American

Experts Cite Strides, Struggles for Blacks in Higher Education Since Juneteenth

The program commemorated one of the oldest known celebrations for the end of slavery in the U.S. by highlighting the overarching HBCU significance since 1865 and the fight for equal education post-Brown v. Board of Education.

June 23, 2014

African-American

Celebrating Brown, Confronting Its Challenging Legacy

As the sixtieth anniversary of the Brown v. Board court decision is celebrated, scholars say segregation and racially-biased treatment of children of color in K-12 schools still persists.

May 15, 2014

Opinion

Six Supremely Absurd Court Statements on Affirmative Action

On a 6-2 vote in Schuette v. BAMN, the Supreme Court reversed the opinion of the Sixth Circuit Court that struck down the law.

April 29, 2014

Community Colleges

Zakiya Smith – Strategy Director for Student Financial Support, Lumina Foundation

At the Lumina Foundation, Smith leads the work to develop new models of student financial support for higher education. She also served as a senior advisor for education on the White House Domestic Policy Council, where she focused on developing the president’s higher education policy. Earlier in her career, Smith worked in various capacities for […]

April 28, 2014

Students

Dr. Irelene Ricks Program Advisor – American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Ricks, a Washington, D.C., native, has been working in education for more than 20 years. She has served as a grants administrator at Howard University, policy analyst for the White House Office of Management and Budget, program manager for NOAA’s Office of Education, director of minority affairs for the American Society for Cell Biology in […]

April 28, 2014

Students

Dr. Irelene Ricks Program Advisor – American Association of State Colleges and Universities

Ricks, a Washington, D.C., native, has been working in education for more than 20 years. She has served as a grants administrator at Howard University, policy analyst for the White House Office of Management and Budget, program manager for NOAA’s Office of Education, director of minority affairs for the American Society for Cell Biology in […]

April 28, 2014

Home

Poll: Blacks, Hispanics Most Optimistic that K-12 Schools Prepare Youth for College

African-Americans and Hispanics are more likely to say the local K-12 education are adequately preparing their children for college than are Whites and Asian Americans, a new national survey shows.

April 17, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Diverse Conversations: What K-12 Systems Can Learn from Best Education College Rankings

Student success stems from teacher capability. The educators who oversee today’s classrooms directly determine how much their students learn.

April 9, 2014

Native Americans

Study: American Indians Highly Motivated for College, Yet Lacking Preparation

In a new study, the ACT testing organization found that American Indians overwhelmingly say they want to pursue college and other forms of postsecondary education.

March 26, 2014

Home

Study: American Indians Highly Motivated for College, Yet Lacking Preparation

In a new study, the ACT testing organization found that American Indians overwhelmingly say they want to pursue college and other forms of postsecondary education

March 25, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Deborah Delisle Defends Obama Administration’s Education Policy Agenda

During an appearance at the College of New Rochelle, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deborah Delisle defended the Obama administration’s college and career ready standards.

March 23, 2014

Students

President Obama’s New Budget Adds Funds for Higher Education, MSIs

President Obama’s 2015 education budget plan features more funds for Pell Grants and an initiative to spur innovation at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions.

March 4, 2014