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Decreasing Structural Racism in Higher Education

At least two features must be reconsidered: remediation and the lack of credit transfer from associate to bachelor’s degree programs, argues Alexandra W. Logue.
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Attacks on Critical Race Theory Threaten Democracy

Grounding in an accurate and complete American history -- of which race is a central component -- is the basis for a common understanding on which a democracy is built, Harvey J. Graff argues.

Ole Miss Settles With Professor

Garrett Felber maintains he was let go for his politics and outspokenness but that he’s ready to move on. Concerns linger about the climate for academic freedom on campus.

Nebraska’s Critical Race Theory Debate

State’s governor says university regents should oppose discussions of structural racism and suggests censure by professors’ group is an “honor.”

Recovery Help on Campus and Off

Medgar Evers College gets a new infusion of cash, which college leaders expect to have a lasting impact on students and surrounding neighborhoods in Brooklyn that were hard-hit by the pandemic.
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Outlawing Best Practices

I train K-12 teachers to use such research-based practices in their classrooms, writes Rosalie Metro, but bans on critical race theory could make this illegal.

Cornel West Leaves Harvard, With a Furor

He sees the divinity school “in decline and decay” and says the university’s administrators have “anti-Palestinian prejudices.”

Hannah-Jones Turns Down UNC Offer

She will join the faculty at Howard University, as will author and fellow journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates. The fallout continues at Chapel Hill, where many view her decision as the result of racism among UNC trustees who resisted granting her tenure.