Tagged With "cooperative extension service"
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Balancing Online Education with the Benefits of In-Person Education
This article, focused on the surge in online education in tribal colleges, offers thoughtful discussion on how educators balance the convenience and accessibility with online access versus the social, cultural, and collaborative benefits of in-person education. https://hechingerreport.org/a-little-noticed-drawback-to-online-college-cultural-and-social-isolation/ *Accompanying image is from the referenced article. Photo caption is "Students Tim James, left, and Sky Johnson share a lunch table...
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Repost: Teacher Takeaways on Restriction Discussions on Race & Gender
Many states have enacted legislation that directs how conversations about topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion can be approached in educational environments. This article explores the impact this has had on classroom teachers. How has your educational program in extension (or other organizations) been impacted by state legislation? https://www.brookings.edu/articles/7-takeaways-on-how-teachers-are-reacting-to-restrictions-on-discussing-race-and-gender/ *The attached image is...
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Repost: I Needed Help! College Students Spill the Truth About their Experiences
Advanced training and degrees are a goal of many First Generation students but they often need support in navigating requirements. The Cooperative Extension Service can support these youth as they transition into academic and workforce pathways. https://www.the74million.org/article/i-needed-help-students-spill-the-truth-about-college-experiences/ *Image created by Microsoft CoPilot
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(Repost) FirstGen Forward Releases New Fact Sheet on First Generation Student's Degree Attainment
New findings show success gaps between first-generation students and their continuing-generation peers...(Link to Article) Many first generation students receive their first exposure to a University through their involvement in Cooperative Extension Service programs. How can CES support these individuals as they navigate the intimidating and confusing path from enrollment to graduation? Associated image created using Microsoft CoPilot Generative AI.