Regents review faculty appointment types; administration confirms $1,500 minimum pay floor for adjuncts University leaders reviewed tenure, term/contract, P&A and adjunct appointment types across campuses and told Regents a per-credit minimum pay floor for adjunct instructors has been set at $1,500; presenters said work continues on clearer promotion pathways and compensation alignment.

University leaders are reshaping faculty structures with a newly confirmed $1,500 minimum pay floor for adjuncts while pushing for clearer promotion pathways!

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#MN #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #AcademicEquity #FacultyCompensation #MinnesotaFaculty

Spring ISD board approves 'Elevation' platform to centralize services for emergent bilingual students Trustees approved purchase of the Curriculum Associates 'Elevation' platform to centralize identification and monitoring of emergent bilingual students; administration said the first year includes higher setup costs and recurring annual subscription of roughly $132,000 thereafter.

Spring ISD is making a bold leap forward by adopting the 'Elevation' platform to enhance the academic journey of over 11,000 emergent bilingual students!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #AcademicEquity #DataDrivenDecisions #TexasEmergentBilinguals #EducationTechnology

Preliminary 2026–27 budget preview: district cites rising health insurance and salaries, outlines priorities Finance staff presented priorities for the 2026–27 preliminary budget — academic equity, program sustainability and facilities projects — and noted inflationary pressures on health insurance and salary trends, along with projected tax cap CPI of 2% and percentage increases for athletics (5.46%) and transportation (3.63%).

The district's preliminary budget for 2026-27 highlights rising health insurance and salary costs while prioritizing academic equity and sustainable programming.

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#NY #NewYorkEducation #AcademicEquity #HealthCareCosts #SustainableProgramming #CitizenPortal

‘Mass exodus’: Black faculty describe hostile climate at Mizzou When Aaron Campbell was appointed to be an assistant professor of special education at the University of Missouri in 2023, she became the first Black tenure-track faculty member in her department. Campbell is one in a cohort of Black professors at MU that has technically increased in the last decade, but only by a small […]

'‘Mass exodus’: Black faculty describe hostile climate at Mizzou'

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📸 Claire Nguyen | Columbia Missourian

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #HigherEd #BlackFaculty #Mizzou #AcademicEquity #RacialJustice

"No grant helped me at 3 a.m. when I couldn’t sleep."

In Episode 31 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Dr. Monica Cox confronts the failures of policy to protect the people it claims to serve.

⚫ Listen in: youtu.be/gEFSCLQJUQM

#DEI #iNNOVATIONInsights #PolicyChange #AcademicEquity

Guilderland BOE views five-year strategic goals as framework; explores UPK, community schools, wellness and budget risks At a special Oct. 14 meeting, the Guilderland Central School District Board of Education agreed to frame board goals on a five-year horizon and discussed combining academic and equity aims, pursuing universal prekindergarten pilots, exploring community schools, bolstering student and staff well-being, and monitoring looming fiscal pressures. Board,

The Guilderland Central School District Board is redefining its future with ambitious five-year goals aimed at enhancing equity, student well-being, and community engagement amid tightening budgets.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkSchools #AcademicEquity #FiscalResponsibility

Up next, we have a workshop on power abuse in science, hosted by Be COSMOPOLITE (-> linkedin.com/company/be-cosmopolite) and organized by the MAdLand EDI Committee. We look forward to engaging conversations! #MAdLand2025 #EDI #AcademicEquity

This survey is part of our shared commitment to equity and mental health in academia. Together, we can make academic spaces safer and more supportive for all.
#GlobalSouth #AcademicEquity #MentalHealthInAcademia #InclusionMatters #EquityInAcademia #PhDLife #PostdocLife #GlobalNorth #DiversityInSTEM

Pinellas County Teachers Advocate for Better Funding Amid Book Removal Concerns Teachers demand state funding support and transparency on book removal from Pinellas schools.

Teachers in Pinellas County are fighting for better funding and transparency on book removals, highlighting the urgent need for support in an already strained educational system.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #AcademicEquity #TeacherSupport #PinellasCountySchools #EducationFunding

The fix?
✅ Fund Pacific-led research
✅ Honor Indigenous methodologies
✅ Build local mentorship
✅ Reform publishing bias
✅ Share power in partnerships
#AcademicEquity #DecolonizeResearch

Pacific Islander researchers are underrepresented in academic publishing. A new study led by Fiji-based colleague @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social asks: Why? And how do we fix it? 🧵
#DecolonizeScience #PacificKnowledge #AcademicEquity

Academia normalizes poverty as a “rite of passage.” It’s not character-building—it’s exclusionary. We need to reject this culture, fund our people, and prioritize equity at every career stage. #AcademicEquity #STEMReform

Institutions must act.

Full paper here: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#SexismInScience #WomenInSTEM #AcademicEquity #Neuroscience

Vince Anderson advocates for school choice for his son at Deseret Peak Anderson supports son's academic move to Deseret Peak citing Grantsville's inadequate math programs.

A concerned parent argues that school choice is vital for students like his son, who seeks better academic opportunities and athletic fairness in Utah's educational landscape.

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#UT #AthleticFairness #CitizenPortal #AcademicEquity #EducationAccess

Eastside School District proposes expanded access to AP courses for students The district recommends a holistic approach for student placement in advanced classes.

East St. Louis students are pushing for better access to Advanced Placement courses, aiming to transform academic opportunities and empower their futures.

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#IL #CitizenPortal #AcademicEquity #StudentEmpowerment #EducationAccess #EastStLouisSchools

Change the system – not the women.
#SystemwandelJetzt #WomenInSTEM #WissenschaftMitHaltung #AcademicEquity

One Nation, One Subscription. One big leap for Indian research.

Swipe through to see how one initiative and one solution is reshaping research in India.

#ONOS #OneNationOneSubscription #DigitalMediaSolutions #ResearchVisibility #AcademicEquity

School Board proposes revisions to high school grading policy for college admissions Board seeks policy adjustments for graded credits impacting UW admissions eligibility.

The Green Bay Area Public School Board is rethinking its grading policies to ensure fairness and better opportunities for all students, especially those aiming for admission to the University of Wisconsin.

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#WI #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #AcademicEquity #CollegeAdmissions

School board considers eliminating weighted grades for PSEO and CIS students The board debates eliminating weighted grades without consulting affected PSEO students and parents.

The Marshall Public Schools Board is considering a controversial proposal to eliminate weighted grades for PSEO and CIS students, raising alarm among parents and students about the future of educational equity.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #StudentVoices #EducationPolicy #AcademicEquity

Teachers address significant reading deficiencies and intervention plans for students Teachers will communicate reading deficiencies and required interventions to parents for student improvement.

Colorado's Senate Bill 200 is set to revolutionize reading proficiency for struggling students, empowering teachers and parents to tackle literacy challenges head-on.

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#CO #LiteracyInitiatives #CitizenPortal #AcademicEquity #ReadingInterventions

U.S. Education Department Investigates 45 Universities Over PhD Project Ties, Prompting Widespread Program Withdrawals | AI News Brew <p>The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations into 45 universities over their connections to The PhD Project, a nonprofit program aimed at helping Black and Latino students pursue bu...

U.S. Education Department Investigates 45 Universities Over PhD Project Ties, Prompting Widespread Program Withdrawals haiku.ainewsbrew.com/article/3636

#HigherEd #DEI #Education #Universities #PhDProject #AcademicEquity #HigherEducation #UniversityPolicy #Education2025 #DiversityInEducation

Worcester Tech students advocate for improved halal lunch options Students push for awareness of halal options to enhance school dining experience.

Worcester Public Schools is taking bold steps to ensure every student knows about halal meal options, thanks to a passionate call to action from local students.

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#MA #AcademicEquity #InclusivityEducation #HalalFoodAccess #WorcesterPublicSchools #CitizenPortal

Several years ago, we passed a policy against sexual harassment in fieldwork

It was suggested that we modify the text to sexual and other forms of harassment and not just in the field

The answer was no

Anything ’less or local’ is just part of research culture

#AcademicEquity
#HigherEd

The cost of doing research in academia is steep for folks like me

My students now defend their theses without announcements because the last time, confidential information was leaked by a faculty member who tried to cancel the exam, accusing me of unethical supervision.

#HigherEd #AcademicEquity

#NEWS | How does #SubscribeToOpen foster equitable #OpenAccess? Our #RoadToOpen article reflects on key takeaways from OASPA’s “Wayfinders” webinar, including transparency, collaboration, and sustainability.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4eOB0Fv

#S2O #OpenScience #AcademicEquity

PNAS Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...

PNAS study highlights racial disparities in academia: Non-White scientists face underrepresentation on editorial boards, longer acceptance delays, and fewer citations despite similar research quality. Addressing these systemic barriers is critical for equity in science. #AcademicEquity