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Section: Opinion
Opinion
Educators in Uncertain Times – Fostering Resilience and Empathy in Our Classrooms
Empathy for someone you agree with is easy; true empathy begins when you extend understanding to those who challenge your beliefs.
November 19, 2024
Opinion
Brooks Says Harvard Broke America? I Think I Helped
Kamala Harris is the picture of American success, and diversity--and she was rejected by the American people. Brooks wants to blame Harvard and the Ivy League and its definition of a “meritocracy.” But is it really Harvard’s fault?
November 18, 2024
Opinion
College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment
For those students who complete their degree, the return is well worth the investment.
November 15, 2024
Opinion
How Trump's Plan to Close the Department of Education Threatens Special Education
Donald J. Trump's proposal to close the Department of Education represents a dramatic shift that could have devastating consequences for special education services in the United States.
November 14, 2024
Opinion
A Note to the Owner of “Our Executive Slaves"
You can hide behind the cloak of artificial intelligence, weaponize the inherent biases baked into those systems, or sow racial disinformation into the cultural bloodstream. But we see you.
November 13, 2024
Opinion
Overcoming Our Low Sense of Diversity After Election Day
Now is the time to meditate about the future of civil rights and its driving subtext, diversity.
November 12, 2024
Opinion
The Sooner, The Better: Building Financial Literacy Among Black Students (and Communities)
As we contemplate the notion of ‘generational poverty’, it is essential for financial literacy to be taught in formal schooling (P-12). We are passionate about prevention and early intervention.
November 11, 2024
Opinion
Understanding Academic Exile After the 2024 Election
As we move forward from the 2024 election, I sincerely urge academic institutions to honor their legacy as sanctuaries for free inquiry and critical thought.
November 7, 2024
From the Magazine
From Challenge to Triumph: Empowering Marginalized Students to Become Scholars
November 6, 2024
From the Magazine
Black and Indian: Reconciling Dual Identities in Higher Education Leadership
Black and American Indian student course success and persistence rates within the California Community College system are the lowest of all ethnic groups in nearly every category measured by the system’s Chancellor’s Office.
November 5, 2024
Opinion
Supreme Court's Hollow Ruling One Year Later: Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Students Left Behind in the Pursuit of a 'Race-Blind' Agenda’
As the first admitted classes start college this fall and we begin to understand the devastating impact of “race-blind” admissions, we must take action to address the growing needs of those being intentionally left behind.
November 4, 2024
Opinion
Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It
Tuesday's election is important for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which for generations have punched above their weight.
November 1, 2024
Opinion
After the Election We’ll Need a Strong System of Higher Education More Than Ever
Regardless of who moves into the Oval Office in January, we know this much: America will need more from our colleges and universities in 2025, not less, and we need to plan for that.
October 31, 2024
Opinion
Voting Rights Are on the Ballot in the 2024 Election
As we head toward November 5th, voters must be reminded of the importance of voting rights.
October 30, 2024
Opinion
An Open Letter to HBCU Graduates
Over the last several years, we have witnessed firsthand the chilling effects of legislative actions and court decisions to outlaw efforts designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in higher education and in the workplace.
October 30, 2024
Opinion
Why We Need a Fairer and More Equitable Approach to K-12 Grading to Boost College Completion
There’s an inherent mismatch between the complex nature of learning and the basic measures used to evaluate it. Learning is rich and subtle, while conventional grading measures are blunt and simple.
October 29, 2024
Opinion
Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity
Our future demands bold visions that originate from a sense of abundance. We need federal policies, funding, and enforcement of laws designed to create equitable access to education to be bolstered, not reduced.
October 28, 2024
Opinion
Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents
Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today.
October 27, 2024
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