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OPINION: This is no time to ban DEI initiatives in education; we need DEI more than ever

The Hechinger Report

That’s a good start, but to be transformative, nationally, content should be representative and include African American studies; Asian American studies; Latinx studies; Native American Studies; women, gender and sexuality studies; and sociology and other social sciences across the K-12 curriculum.

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Rural universities, already few and far between, are being stripped of majors

The Hechinger Report

The University of Alaska system has scaled back more than 40 academic programs , including earth sciences, geography and environmental resources, sociology, hospitality administration and theater. The Vermont College System was losing $8 million to $12 million a year. million over the next two years; and Iowa State, $11.4

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Teaching social studies in a polarized world

The Hechinger Report

About 3,500 people attended the conference, among them K-12 and higher ed educators who teach the subjects that constitute social studies — including history, civics, geography, economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, law and religious studies.

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How Lifelong Readers Are Helping Communities Thrive

Digital Promise

1-4, 25-26) While children who visit the library to immerse in their favorite books may not realize it at the time, they’re building the skill of thoughtful reading—the foundation of critical thinking, academic success, and, eventually, a happy and productive adult life. (1, Independence and access matters, too. What can be done?

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