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CSULB’s Racial Justice in Education Series shows that representation builds better experiences for students
A panel of three Black women educators joined the College of Education to discuss how diverse faculty at schools are necessary for student success and how their experiences as students has influenced their work in education.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren addresses canceling student loan debt, inequities in higher education
As President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. prepares to move into the White House, lawmakers like Sen. Elizabeth Warren are already advising him and his cabinet to take action sooner rather than later.
A look into how Rising Scholars and Project Rebound serves formerly incarcerated and system impacted students at CSULB
In 2016, Rising Scholars was created to support students that are formerly incarcerated and system impacted. Their work, now aided with the addition of Project Rebound, continues to serve the community through education, advocacy and support.
Professors prepare for academic strike, 48 hours of recognition for racial violence
With over 2,000 participants across the country, an academic strike is set to take place Sept. 8 and 9 as a way to stand up against racial injustice and promote structural change regarding violence and policing in America.
From addict to advocate: ASI Sen. Dale Lendrum’s story
The ASI senator once lived a life of crime and heavy drug use but is now using those experiences to advocate on others’ behalf.
ASI Senate supports hearing bills on education for prisoners
In a 16-0-2 vote, ASI voted to hear two bills regarding education rights for prisoners.
California State Assembly must pass the proposed CSU ethnic studies requirement
A mandate for more diversity in education can only be a good thing. Learning about marginalized communities is necessary for building a better future.
Higher education comes at too high a cost for many lower class Americans, and it’s only getting worse
Growing up underprivileged in today’s society is hard — just ask any of the 12.7 percent of individuals that live below the poverty line in America as of 2017. But what’s even more taxing and seemingly impossible than growing up in destitution? Try being born into these circumstances and living[Read More…]
NPR host Tavis Smiley visits CSULB to weigh in on higher education
Although there is no quick solution to dissolving barriers within higher education, Tavis Smiley and five panelists attempted to examine the root of problems like access, retention and graduation rates during a panel last week. For the last 25 years, broadcasts from late-night television and National Public Radio host Tavis[Read More…]