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DiversityThis section of Connect for Kids site features resources categorized under the topic Diversity. You can filter through these resources using these options, or view the full list below. Recent Article:
Engineered by Women, for Girls
The dearth of women—especially minority women from low-income families—in the fields of engineering, science and technology is long-standing, and hard to solve. A tightly-focused summer program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology is trying to make a difference, girl by girl. Subtopics
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From the National Indian Education Association and the National Education Association, this report looks at achievement barriers facing American Indians, Alaskan natives and native Hawaiians in schools. It finds that policies and resources are needed to preserve indigenous languages and cultures, recruit and retain quality teachers and support safe, effective schools. CFK Reports From: Paths to Success: A Forum on Young African-American Men Comedian Bill Cosby, armed with sunglasses and a tell-it-like-it is approach, joined a 16-member panel made up of politicians, educators, activists, and young men to discuss the issues and challenges facing young black men, and the strategies to help overcome the obstacles. Jul 7 2006 - 12:00pm Jul 11 2006 - 5:30pm Etc/GMT+5 The National Council of La Raza NCLR) – the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States – hosts Achieving the American Dream in a New Century. Posted on May 31, 2006
CFK Reports From: Oversight Hearing on Suicide Prevention Programs and their Application in Indian Country The statistics are grim: American Indian youth have the highest suicide rate among all ethnic groups, a rate that is almost twice the national average, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To address this issue, youth suicide prevention programs have been created to better serve the community. Two panels presented written testimony about their experiences, findings, and goals on suicide prevention programs to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The dearth of women—especially minority women from low-income families—in the fields of engineering, science and technology is long-standing, and hard to solve. A tightly-focused summer program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology is trying to make a difference, girl by girl. Dec 6 2006 - 8:30am Dec 6 2006 - 10:30am Etc/GMT+5 The Alliance for Excellent Education hosts its 2006 Breakfast Forums on Promising Practices in Secondary Education in Washington, DC. May 24 2006 - 8:30am May 24 2006 - 2:00pm Etc/GMT+5 Innovative Approaches in Civil Rights and Education: The Link Between Data-driven Decisionmaking and Promising Practices is presented by the Alliance for Excellent Education and the Civil Rights Working Group. Jun 8 2006 - 8:30am Jun 9 2006 - 12:00pm Etc/GMT+5 This national meeting will examine key policy issues related to accelerated learning options, such as Advanced Placement, dual/concurrent enrollment, early college high schools, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Gail Griffith tells an unsparing tale of her son Will’s attempt to kill himself, and the complicated road to recovery. |