Equity
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Want to change perceptions of Muslims? Support students of all beliefs
Matthew Mayhew, New York University In the wake of the recent terror attacks in Paris, Baghdad and Beirut, our national discourse has been full ... -
4 Fascinating Truths about First-Generation College Students
College attendance has become less of a privilege and more of a necessity in the contemporary workforce. This cultural shift is a reflection of ... -
Here’s how minority job seekers battle bias in the hiring process
David S. Pedulla, University of Texas at Austin and Devah Pager, Harvard University Discrimination in the hiring process has limited the opportunities available to ... -
#MichaelBrown is probably sitting in your classroom
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest ... -
Mississippi faces steep education cuts
K-12 education in Mississippi is under fire as the state faces budget cuts. According to Clarionledger.com, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant plans to cut the ... -
Diverse Conversations: What’s Next for Higher Education?
Recognizing the trends of higher education is important for those of us who are involved in it on a professional level. But what are ... -
Diverse Conversations: Affordability Makes Diversity Possible on College Campuses
By Matthew Lynch Colleges use the buzz word “diversity” when talking about their ideal student populations, but ideals and reality do not always add ... -
2 Ways Educational Opportunity Has Risen 80 Percent Since 1970
According to the Historical Report of Opportunity, released by Opportunity Nation and Measure of America, educational opportunity has escalated by 80 percent since 1970. ... -
6 Facts You Must Know About Student Loans and College Debt
If the P-12 education system is all about preparing its students for success in adulthood, then college preparation is obviously a must. In the ... -
Why scholars emphasize the need for affirmative action
Kalpana Jain, The Conversation Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, during oral arguments in the affirmative action case, Fisher v University of Texas, on Wednesday, ...
