Study Reveals Persistent Underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic Faculty in Higher Education
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Study Reveals Persistent Underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic Faculty in Higher Education

The study, which examined data spanning from fiscal years 2003 to 2021, found that while the proportions of Black and Hispanic faculty members have seen slight upticks, they continue to lag behind their representation in the broader workforce, particularly among workers with advanced degrees and professionals.

Mindfulness Tips to Support Early Learners’ Development Now
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Mindfulness Tips to Support Early Learners’ Development Now

While mindfulness once felt like a wellness trend, it’s become a way of life for adults hoping to maintain healthier routines, be intentional in their work and handle daily stresses efficiently. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mindfulness is the practice of being fully aware of your thoughts and feelings in…

Houston Actor Kedrick Brown Set to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie,’  Educates Theatre Students in Cy-Fair ISD
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Houston Actor Kedrick Brown Set to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie,’ Educates Theatre Students in Cy-Fair ISD

Kedrick Brown is committed to nurturing the next generation of actors and performers, and his dedication to the Cy-Fair Independent School District reaffirms his commitment to inspiring and empowering young artists.

Harris County Department of Education Hosts Job Fairs to Recruit High-Quality Teachers
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Harris County Department of Education Hosts Job Fairs to Recruit High-Quality Teachers

Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) is hiring certified teachers for its four special schools, serving students with severe intellectual, academic and behavioral disabilities, those facing addiction and adjudicated/expelled youth.  

Four Powerful Tips to Thrive in the World of Online High School

Four Powerful Tips to Thrive in the World of Online High School

Online learning has been around for a while, but, since the pandemic, more and more families have shifted to this educational model. The flexibility that online learning provides for busy families is appealing to many, but it isn’t a fit for all students. “People were aware of online learning before, but the pandemic forced many…

Closing the STEM Skills Gap to Create New Possibilities for Children
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Closing the STEM Skills Gap to Create New Possibilities for Children

Over the next decade, it’s projected that nearly 3.5 million manufacturing and STEM-related jobs will be available, yet 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to a skills gap, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Advocates are addressing systemic educational barriers that impact student success in order to fill this skills…

HISD Releases Report Detailing Inefficiencies, Outlining Path Forward
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HISD Releases Report Detailing Inefficiencies, Outlining Path Forward

HOUSTON — The Houston Independent School District released a report Tuesday that outlined how it is addressing long-standing operational problems and inefficiencies that have persisted across the district, hindering efforts to transform the system so it serves all students well. The report, titled “HISD Efficiency Report: An analysis of the district-level systems that challenge HISD’s…

Proposed Bill Aims to Set $60K Minimum Salary for K-12 Teachers

Proposed Bill Aims to Set $60K Minimum Salary for K-12 Teachers

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary to $60,000 and adjust inflation. Wilson, the chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, said the financial incentive supports ongoing state efforts to provide competitive wages for teachers and address the national teacher…

Rice University Gets $1M Donation for African and African American Studies Fellowship

Rice University Gets $1M Donation for African and African American Studies Fellowship

Terrence Gee and family gift to help establish CAAAS postdoctoral fellowship Gee ’86, a member of the humanities advisory council as well as the Rice council of Trustees, and his wife, Terri, have long been advocates for the humanities at Rice. The Dr. Anthony B. Pinn Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to attract the greatest and…

HBCUs Deprived of $12.6 Billion in Funding Over 30 Years

HBCUs Deprived of $12.6 Billion in Funding Over 30 Years

Drawing on data from the National Center for Education Statistics from 1987 to 2020, the departments calculated the amount these institutions would have received if their state funding per student equaled that of 1862 institutions. Officials said the discrepancies in appropriated funding ranged from $172 million to $2.1 billion, creating significant financial disparities. Historically Black…

Norton Preps Parents with Crash Course in Best Back-to-School Practices

Norton Preps Parents with Crash Course in Best Back-to-School Practices

By: d-mars News Provider PR Newswire Less Than Half of Families Surveyed Trust School Tech Policies and Security Measures As parents send kids back to school, many face growing concerns around the safety of their children. While most parents (70%) believe they know enough to keep their families safe online, nearly a third do not…

Focusing On Outcomes in Early Childhood Education Leads to Long-term Success
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Focusing On Outcomes in Early Childhood Education Leads to Long-term Success

By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Being a parent means fostering the attributes children need to succeed in life. The aim is to create humans who will be a benefit to society, exemplifying strong character, morals, intelligence, confidence and more. That’s why it’s important to be intentional with what children are taught from a young age,…