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As we celebrate Labor Day, it's important to recognize the vital role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played in shaping the American workforce. For over a century, HBCUs have been pillars of education and empowerment, providing generations of Black students with skills and knowledge needed to…
Explore these thought-provoking articles, podcasts and talks that delve into the critical shortage of Black teachers in America. You'll find valuable data, insights, and potential solutions to address this critical issue. There’s a Black Teacher Shortage. Here’s Why It Matters The Black Teacher Collaborative Data and…
The UNCF study The Heart Work of Hard Work: Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs highlights the pivotal role that HBCUs play in nurturing the Black teacher pipeline. The findings are centered around the best practice utilized at four HBCU teacher education programs. According to the…
From All Access: Real Talk: Illuminating the Path for Black StudentsChris Villanueva April 3, 2024 As Dr. Autumn Caviness stands at the podium at the 2024 A Dream Deferred™ conference, the words “We empower all students to take the right first step” are projected behind her. It’s a full house. Nearly every seat is occupied…
We're excited to welcome attendees to Chicago for this year's A Dream Deferred™ and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) conferences. What are your cant-miss recommendations for visiting Chicago? Find conference session information at the link below. What sessions are you most looking forward to?
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Real Talk is a career and college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black professionals and representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. Parents and Educators, please register below for our virtual fall events and feel free to share Real Talk with our…
Calling all future Black Doctors! Fam, did you know that only 5% of all doctors in the United States are Black? Well, BigFuture’s Real Talk and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have teamed up for a free virtual event to help change this stat. Join us for an inspiring event featuring Black doctors who…
College Board A Dream Deferred conference welcomes education professionals working to make a difference for African American students. The conference is focused on the state of college readiness for African American students and provides a forum for sharing best practices, key data, and research to drive measurable actions…
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) conference is a three-day professional development event specifically designed for HBCU professionals and advocates. Join us to discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to increase efficiencies in managing your enrollment and…
Prepárate highlights national models that are successfully preparing Latino students for college success. At the conference, participants discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to make a difference for Latino students. Latino K–12 student population growth can be leveraged with the…
The Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI) conference assembles a dedicated community of educators and tribal education leaders to address the educational challenges facing Native students. NASAI seeks to galvanize and build national networks dedicated to improving educational outcomes for Native American,…