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Dear Colleague Letter to Education Leaders Regarding DEI Programming from ED’s Office of Civil Rights

The news and reaction to a Dear Colleague Letter published late last week has spread quickly. This blog is a summary of the letter and suggested next steps (though these do not constitute legal advice).

Department of Education’s February 14 Dear Colleague Letter on Title VI and Equal Protection: Overview, Open Issues, and Implications for Higher Education

Additional information from Saul Ewing, LLP's Insights Blog that breaks down OCR's Dear Colleague Letter and steps institutions can consider taking.

New Study: Transit Infrastructure at America’s Community and Technical Colleges

TheSHSF Public Transit Map offers a first look at public transportation accessibility at America’s community and technical colleges.

A Day in the Life of a #RealCollege President

Dr. Keith Curry is President/CEO of Compton College and CEO of Compton Community College District

Legislative Summit Analyzes Policies to Support Community Colleges

Technological limitations, financial stresses and balancing external responsibilities are among some of the challenges faced by rural students.

Stand Up, Wake Up, Rise Up

Reflections on an Illinois rally in protest of the death of George Floyd.
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