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Sylvia Alva: Championing Diversity and Inclusion as Cal State Fullerton's President

Sylvia Alva: Championing Diversity and Inclusion as Cal State Fullerton's President

Sylvia Alva, the newly appointed president of Cal State Fullerton (CSUF), brings a deep personal connection to her role. As a first-generation college student and a product of the CSU system herself, ...

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NEA President Becky Pringle Advocates for Social Justice in Education

NEA President Becky Pringle Advocates for Social Justice in Education

Becky Pringle, the President of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest labor union in the United States, recently visited Pennoyer Elementary School in Norridge, near Chicago. The schoo...

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Indigenous Hip-Hop Artists Amplify Voices and Fight for Justice

Indigenous Hip-Hop Artists Amplify Voices and Fight for Justice

As hip-hop prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, it's important to recognize the profound impact this genre has had on artists from all walks of life. Among those artists are Indigenous ...

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Vermont Education Aims for Inclusivity: Efforts to Draft Statewide Equity Standards Gain Momentum

Vermont Education Aims for Inclusivity: Efforts to Draft Statewide Equity Standards Gain Momentum

In a significant step towards creating a more inclusive education system, Vermont's Ethnic and Social Equity Standards Working Group has been diligently working towards drafting statewide standards th...

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