Supporting First-Gen Students through Inclusive Course Design

For first-generation students, higher education offers a gateway to career advancement, valued social capital, and intergenerational mobility. Yet despite the best efforts of instructors, first-generation students face numerous challenges to successfully completing a degree, evidenced in higher drop-out rates compared to their peers. Understanding those challenges can help inform course design strategies that foster a […]

Empowering Youth in Civic Action Through Linked Learning

In this time of a pandemic and the movement for racial equity and justice, Linked Learning pathways provide students with new and creative opportunities to connect, learn and express themselves through civic action. Through Linked Learning, young people are encouraged to develop the self-agency and motivation to vote and mobilize, hold leaders accountable, and keep […]

Seizing the Moment: Race Equity Mindsets, Social and Emotional Well-Being, and Outcomes for Students

Join REL West, the Region 15 Comprehensive Center, and the Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School Safety for a free webinar and panel discussion on the interrelationships among race equity mindsets, social and emotional well-being, and outcomes for Black, Latinx, and other students of color. Presenters will share evidence on why equity […]

National First-Generation College Student Celebration

Join DJ Faro and your first-generation peers and champions for this pre-celebration of National First-Generation College Celebration Day. Brought to you by the Council for Opportunity in Education and the Center for First-generation Student Success, this will be a fun-filled hour of music, trivia, and prizes. Engage with  hashtag #CelebrateFirstGen2020 on social media to join […]

Window into ESL-Designated Models of Freshman Composition

CAP is taking its professional development online! Join for four webinars featuring research and classroom practices for supporting English language learners in both ESL and English courses Use the form to register for the webinars. Prior to the webinar, CAP Central will provide the meeting information.

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