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October 1, 2020 Our knowledge of how students learn has grown significantly over the last few decades. In keeping with this trend, the quality and sheer amount of research on instructional strategies has also grown, and active learning has emerged as an instructional method that can improve learning outcomes for all students, including students from marginalized backgrounds and populations. In this webinar, participants will learn about active learning techniques that have been shown to improve student learning in the college classroom. They will also learn about the K. Patricia Cross Academy...
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When looking at national data about American students who are identified as English language learners (ELL), overlapping definitions from two prominent sources are important to note. The U.S. Census Bureau uses the American Community Survey (2013) to obtain information about factors that disproportionately affect ELL students and their families. The survey compares statistics between "native" and "foreign" households, definitions which are determined by where the householder was born. Not all children whose parents were born outside of the U.S. are identified as ELL. However, when...
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Resources from the Walmart Brighter Futures 2.0 Project Section I Program Summary Section II Sample Work Plan Section III Impact on Individual and Community Section IV Success Stories Section V Challenges and Lessons Learned Section VI Collaborative Partnerships Section VII Project Forms, Documents and Other Materials Intake Form Student Tracking Section VIII Project Publicity and Donor Recognition Flyer Information Card Marketing Examples Press Release Section IX Sample Sustainability Plan
May 20, 2025 Click here to access the webinar recording. The Trump administration's recent executive orders have broad implications for community colleges, creating uncertainty around DEI initiatives, civil rights, international student enrollment, and economic stability. In this rapidly changing environment, college leaders may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and confused about what to do next. Higher education leaders need a proactive approach to evaluating risks and making confident, strategic decisions. Join experts from the League for Innovation and EAB to discuss: The effects of recent...
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