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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

Ruffaloni

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 families experience higher levels of economic inequality compared to other ethnic groups.

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Diversity Gains at Selective Colleges Modest, Study Finds

BestColleges

It turns out there wasn't much momentum to begin with. Marginal' Diversity Gains Among Selective Colleges The Georgetown study evaluated college enrollments among selective, moderately selective, and open-access institutions between 2009 and 2019, the decade before the pandemic hit and turned higher education sideways.

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New York Expands Direct Admissions Program

BestColleges

Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

Alternate learning pathways: Almost half (47%) of 18-30-year-olds who have never attended college, or who have stopped out, say they have taken or are currently taking classes via YouTube, and approximately one-quarter have taken or are currently enrolled in courses to receive a license (25%) or to receive a verified certificate (22%).

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Medical Schools in Mississippi: How to Get In (2024)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

With both MD and DO degrees offered in the state, applicants can choose which medical philosophy they wish to pursue. While we were researching this information, we thought a few data points stood out. Your guide is on its way. In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the medical school admissions code.

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Is Being a Teacher Worth It?

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In 2023, the average monthly job openings in state and local government education were almost two times the number of hires made. Summary Check 55% of educators surveyed in 2021 reported that they were thinking of leaving the profession earlier than planned. Careers in teaching don't always get the best reputation.

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Which Colleges Benefit Students the Most?

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That's what a team of researchers at Bain & Company set out to determine. And it examined earnings 10 years out for cohorts entering in 2008 and 2009. At the other end of the spectrum lie Chicago State University for earnings ($43,759) and Mississippi Valley State University for graduation rate (27.1%).