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California State Faculty Association Calls for Statewide Strike in January

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Faculty across all 23 California State University (CSU) campuses will go on strike from Jan. Faculty across the California State University (CSU) system's 23 campuses will go on strike at the end of January if a contract is not reached — just in time for students to return to campus after winter break.

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50 Best Colleges for Education Majors – 2024

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A decade ago, many states in the U.S. However, due to burnout (one-third of new teachers leave the profession within five years) and massive declines in enrollment in teacher education programs since 2010, there is today a critical shortage of teachers across the country. had a teacher surplus.

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment.

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Fewer Colleges Require Physical Education Classes to Graduate: Study

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Roughly 32% of colleges require a physical education course to graduate, according to an Oregon State study. That figure has declined by about 7 percentage points since 2010, according to the study. The study also found that 12% had a partial requirement for physical education.

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ED Urges Schools Not to Ask About Criminal History in College Applications

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Despite the progress made, this still represents a significant barrier for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to enroll in higher education," ED's guidance states. of State University of New York (SUNY) applicants who disclosed felony convictions never submitted a complete application.

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How to uncover hidden threats in past enrollment trends

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Blogs How to uncover hidden threats in past enrollment trends What most institutions miss As we approach the beginning of a new academic year, campus leaders are already taking stock of their undergraduate enrollments. How many of them end up enrolling in any college or university? How many of those who enroll end up at your institution?

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Medical Schools in South Carolina: How to Get In (2023)

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Currently, the Palmetto State has four medical schools, three of which are allopathic. Tuition and fees to attend South Carolina’s public medical schools are significantly higher for out-of-state students. However, for in-state students, the annual tuition is much lower relative to other medical schools in the US.