California finally ended a ban on bilingual education. Now it can’t find enough teachers for these classes

California finally ended a ban on bilingual education. Now it can’t find enough teachers for these classes

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.  In 1953, Bárbara Flores entered kindergarten at Washington Elementary School in Madera, California, a small city in the Central Valley surrounded by farm fields. Her mother and grandmother had talked it up: You’re going to learn a lot. You’re going to like it….

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Targeted Feedback with MindTap Bongo Activities

Reading Time: < 1 minute Today’s students are navigating some steep challenges — tough competition in the job market, the growing presence of GenAI and daily social pressures that come with this. Dr. Elizabeth Hanson Smith, Cengage faculty partner and instructor at Austin Community College, has seen the issues up close. She knew that her…

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Tell the Truth About Debra Hammond

Tell the Truth About Debra Hammond sara.custer@in… Mon, 12/09/2024 – 03:00 AM Lies about a long-serving student affairs administrator and diversity champion—and the many more like her—must stop. Byline(s) Shaun Harper Tell the Truth About Debra Hammond sara.custer@in… Mon, 12/09/2024 – 03:00 AM Lies about a long-serving student affairs administrator and diversity champion—and the many more…

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‘Anti-Fascist’ Exhibit Stirs Controversy at Campus Museum

‘Anti-Fascist’ Exhibit Stirs Controversy at Campus Museum kathryn.palmer… Mon, 12/09/2024 – 03:00 AM Under pressure from conservative lawmakers, a museum at East Tennessee State University made people sign waivers to view a provocative exhibit. Free speech advocates are outraged. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer ‘Anti-Fascist’ Exhibit Stirs Controversy at Campus Museum kathryn.palmer… Mon, 12/09/2024 – 03:00 AM Under…

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Western Accreditor Looks to Drop DEI Language

Western Accreditor Looks to Drop DEI Language Josh Moody Mon, 12/09/2024 – 03:00 AM Critics argue that by changing its standards to focus on “success for all students,” WSCUC is bowing to political pressure. Officials say it’s in response to honest feedback. Byline(s) Josh Moody Western Accreditor Looks to Drop DEI Language Josh Moody Mon, 12/09/2024…

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Student Wellness Tip: Increasing Access to Affordable Food

Student Wellness Tip: Increasing Access to Affordable Food Ashley Mowreader Mon, 12/09/2024 – 03:00 AM Basic needs insecurity can threaten student persistence and completion. Colleges have implemented creative solutions to provide students with low- or no-cost food options. Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader Student Wellness Tip: Increasing Access to Affordable Food Ashley Mowreader Mon, 12/09/2024 – 03:00 AM…

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