Tag: Education

Why Do Minority Test Scores Still Lag behind Whites?

Studies show Hispanic and African Americans are far below their Asian and white counterparts in terms of graduation rates. Schools, sociologists, and thought leaders across the country have been debating this question for years: why do minority test scores still lag behind whites?

Q&A with Cleveland State University

Dr. Glenn Goodman, Director of Occupation Therapy and Jeff Dell, Assistive Technology Specialist, work at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Maryland Names Chief Diversity Officer, Attempts to Further Develop Diversity on Campus

In an attempt to increase diversity and develop the diversity office, the University of Maryland has recently named a Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Kumea Shorter-Gooden.

Past & Present Come Together at Spelman College

As a historically black college (HBCU), Spelman College has been an innovative learning institution since its founding in 1881. With notable alumni including Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, and the first African-American general, Marcelite J. Harris, Spelman has been a wellspring for female African-American leadership since its establishment more than 100 years ago.

Controlling Bullying Important for Student Well-Being

In my role as president for Sodexo Education-Schools, I have the privilege of overseeing our work improving student well-being and achievement at close to 500 schools districts nationwide. One of my goals is to help schools improve the learning environment; to do this everything we do must be focused on students and their well-being.

No Hate at Miami University

In April 2010, an alleged hate bias assault riveted Miami University’s campus. Two students leaving a student organization-sponsored drag show were victims to the attack, which occurred outside Stadium Bar & Grille and across the street from the Oxford Police Department

College Spotlight: Miami University

Miami University is a public college located in the southwestern Ohio town of Oxford, Ohio. Known for its red bricks, “Public Ivy” status, and married Miami graduates known as “Miami Mergers,” poet Robert Frost once called it “the most beautiful college there is.”

Diversity on the Fenway

Wheelock College sits on the picturesque Fenway area in Boston, just five minutes from Northeastern and Boston Universities.

Controlling Bullying is Important to Student Well-Being

In my role as president for Sodexo Education-Schools, I have the privilege of overseeing our work improving student well-being and achievement at close to 500 schools districts nationwide.

Ohio University Opens the Gateway to Diversity

In the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, Ohio University sits as a beacon of cultural and intellectual light. Since its founding in 1804, OHIO has been at the forefront of diversity in higher education.