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Charter Schools Touted as Effective College Prep Option for Latinos and English Language Learners

When it comes to preparing Latino students and English Language Learners for college, look for America’s burgeoning charter school movement to try to play a critical role in the coming years.

Richard Groff is the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.

The Joyners: An HBCU Basketball Coaching Dynasty

For Edward Joyner Jr. (pictured), the family business takes place on the hardwood and is rooted in historically Black colleges and universities, where Edward Jr.; his father, Edward; his uncle, Stephen; and his cousin, Stephen Jr., are all head basketball coaches.

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Encouraging Entrepreneurship Among HBCU Students

The Opportunity Funding Corporation’s Venture Challenge allows HBCU students to develop and foster sustainable business ventures.

Against Steep Odds, HBCU Leaders Rebuild Trust in Their Institutions

At struggling schools, a number of HBCU presidents have surmounted the stigma of accreditation woes by communicating their vision to parents and prospective students.

Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell

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Poll: Expectations of Sending Children to College Growing Among U.S. Parents

With increasing numbers of parents expecting their children to go to college, K-12 educators must devote greater effort into putting effective teachers in classrooms who can help turn higher education dreams into reality, experts said Wednesday at a Gallup poll education forum.

Community Colleges

Missouri College Challenge: Lose Weight, Collect $1M

An anonymous donor has promised to give $1 million to a Missouri women’s college if school employees collectively shed at least 250 pounds by the end of the year.

Rookie HBCU Presidents Undergoing Rigorous Leadership Testing

Amid heavy turnover in historically Black college and university (HBCU) administration ranks, a corps of untested but eager first-time presidents are leading HBCUs in turbulent times.

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Perspectives: An Open Letter to HBCU Presidents

Many HBCU presidents and their staff recognize that, at times, the media do not always play fair. And because they don’t always know the rules of engagement, HBCUs would rather not play at all.

State Initiative To Expand College Adviser Reach Into Texas High Schools

Texas high school students needing help in learning the ropes to reach college can get higher-education advice as part of a nationwide public service project.

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Leadership & Policy

Saint Augustine’s Dianne Suber Urges News Media Confidence by Black Colleges

The Saint Augustine’s College president says public relations is as important to a college as any other campus initiative, and her school has positive national television exposure to prove it.

Saint Augustine’s College president Dianne B. Suber and Fox News reporter Kelly Wright.

Influential Lumina Foundation Drives Higher Education Change, Innovation

The Lumina Foundation has a larger impact on the national debate about how to improve higher education, particularly community colleges, than its financial size suggests it should.

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Faculty & Staff

NSSE Data Helps Institutions Foster Minority Student Success

Founded 11 years ago at Indiana University, the National Survey of Student Engagement program has grown in size and influence. Its annual results are widely reported in the media.

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