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Highlight on STLI Faculty Fellow for Excellence in Teaching Leslie Grant. In this short video, Leslie discusses her STLI Fellowship project focusing on peer observation:

The Beeby era begins. 🦅 Alumni share their successes. 🏆 And One Day for UWL is almost here. 🎈 Read these stories and more in the latest issue of the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation Lantern! 🔗

Shining the SOE spotlight!!

To highlight, The CUNY SEEK program (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) has been a vital pathway to higher education started by Black and Puerto Rican students organizers recently celebrating 58 years (1966) of fostering academic success and personal growth. As a former SEEK participant, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of this program, which was designed to level the playing field in a society where educational opportunities are often unequal. The recent overturning of affirmative action highlights the ongoing struggle for equal access to education, underscoring the need to continue advocating for all students, regardless of their background. Capitalism plays a complex role in granting access to education and resources. While it drives innovation and economic growth, it also exacerbates inequalities by prioritizing profit over equitable opportunities. The commodification of education places a price tag on knowledge, making it accessible only to those who can afford it. As we move forward, it is crucial to challenge these systemic barriers and ensure that programs like SEEK continue to provide access and support to marginalized communities, helping them break through the economic and social limitations. #seekprogram #education

Thank you for doing this, Herzog Foundation! There are profound theological and pedagogical reasons to at least be asking these questions. Sure, it blows up much of the way we think about traditional school. But in general, doesn't the assumptions that come from starting with the gospel as our first premise also blow up a lot of assumptions! There's enough data out there about the pedagogical effects on students and their capacities; it provides more time for teachers to prep and to stay sharp throughout the week; it creates more space for recognizing the importance of the family; (if Monday is the day "off,") it encourages greater participation in and enjoyment of our corporate worship. I could go on and on. It's part of the reason why it's one of the first podcast episodes I put together for RenewEd. 24 minute listen here: https://lnkd.in/gaRDXAKk

Community colleges play a crucial role in our higher education system. According to a Gallup report this year, Americans express greater confidence in two-year schools compared to four-year institutions. As market demands continue to evolve, it is increasingly important for community colleges to thrive and adapt.

When we asked Fabian, a Vocal Justice Youth Participant, what he would say to teachers who are considering joining the VJ Teacher Fellowship, this is what he said. So, do you have a group of students who are interested in changing the world? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gk-4UrM7

Our discussion today in Oxford!

🍽️ It’s time for that annual event that always sells out and promises education, levity, entertainment and fellowship: the Mayors Breakfast! Learn more about what happens when 15 mayors get together in one room. 🔗 Read more about how you can be there, too in this article from our May collection: https://loom.ly/GTyPK5I #spacecoast #brevardcounty #mayorsbreakfast

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