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Amid a Fight Over Finances, Lawmakers May Oust a University’s Board
By Eric Kelderman Some state legislators say Tennessee State University's leadership needs an immediate overhaul. A faculty leader at the historically Black college worries the move is a political power grab.
Why Scholarships for Students of Color Are Under Attack
By Sonel Cutler and Alecia Taylor Harry Haysom for The Chronicle State and college officials say they've been driven to act after the Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions were discriminatory. Some experts say it's all part of the anti-DEI movement.
UCLA Punished a Prominent Scientist for ‘Destructive and Harmful Conduct.’ She Says It’s ‘Unjust Persecution.’
By Katherine Mangan Illustration by The Chronicle; UCLA photo Priyanga Amarasekare was suspended and later put on involuntary leave for breaching the Faculty Code of Conduct. She hopes that speaking out will help clear her name.
Robin Okey obituary
My friend and colleague of 50 years, Robin Okey, who has died aged 81, was emeritus professor of history at the University of Warwick. He was a remarkable person in so many ways.In 1966, Robin was one of the first appointments to the history department at the newly founded University of Warwick, holding the positions of lecturer, senior lecturer and professor of history until he retired in 2007. He established
Playful Pedagogy: Gamer Types and Board Games for Inclusive Learning
Educators often find themselves exploring innovative approaches to enhance student learning, and one particularly creative pathway is integrating games and playfulness into the learning environment. Navigating this terrain requires a delicate balance, ensuring that the joy and engagement of games enhance rather than detract from educational objectives while aiming to foster an inclusive and responsive pedagogy. Playful pedagogy is an educational approach that emphasizes the use of play, games and
Women’s Educational Equity Takes On Technology
NEW YORKAt The Nightingale-Bamford School on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, educators from across the nation gathered to learn the best practices to elevate young girls, particularly those from minoritized backgrounds, into successful futures.“While American women have advanced in the last 175 years, we haven’t come close to achieving equity,” said Laura Rebell-Gross, senior managing director of Girls’ Education with the Student Leadership Network, a nonprofit organization working for
Wayne State to Collaborate on $75M Department of Energy Award
The U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Michigan have announced a collective award of cash incentives and grants totaling $75 million to build workforce development for Nel Hydrogen’s new factory to be built in Plymouth, Michigan.Dr. Leela Mohana Reddy Arava"The support from the Department of Energy and the state of Michigan is crucial for realizing our factory, which will create new green industrial jobs and be a significant
Columbia Journalism School Honors Life, Legacy of Ida B. Wells
Columbia Journalism School plans to honor the life and legacy of the trailblazing Black investigative journalist and activist, Ida B. Wells, in a day-long symposium March 25.The inaugural Ida B. Wells Symposium will feature remarks by Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik and notable voices from national media.Dawn Kissi“There is a tradition in this country of the advocacy journalist, and within that long history Ida B. Wells stands as an
Can AI Aid the Early Education Workforce?
Since ChatGPT was released in November 2022 and exploded into public discourse, the emergence of generative AI tools has been met with both excitement and concern, across virtually every industry, ideology and age group.Today, the use of this technology in education settings is underway, and states are even beginning to release guidance on how to navigate AI in schools. Over the past year, the tone of that guidance has shifted
Teaching Students About Etude Music: A Comprehensive Exploration of Musical Studies
Introduction Etude music holds a special place in the world of classical music, as it combines artistry with technical skill-building. The purpose of an etude is not only to create beautiful music but also to help musicians develop specific techniques and push their abilities to new heights. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of teaching students about etude music and how educators can effectively introduce these valuable pieces into
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