Members of the CCBC Gay-Straight Alliance attend a Pride Fest (Wikimedia Commons). Studies have shown that LGBTQIA+ youth that have sources of representation at school (whether that be educators or organization such as GSAs) have more positive mental health and better academic outcomes. To actually be able to reap these benefits, however, queer youth… Read more »
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Campus Antisemitism: How Ignorance, Not Just Ideology, Fuels Hostility
Since October 7, 2023—when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel—antisemitic incidents on American college campuses have skyrocketed. In a survey conducted shortly after, over 73% of Jewish students reported witnessing or experiencing antisemitism. Much of this was arguably from pro-Palestinian protesters. While many protesters framed their actions as solidarity with Palestinians, Jewish students often faced exclusion, harassment,… Read more »
Broadband: The Connection Within Educational Success Gaps
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, problems with online resources are no longer foreign concepts for anyone in the United States. Currently, twenty-three percent of Americans still do not have access to at home internet. This need for the expansion of internet access across states is now becoming fully recognized by legislatures across the country, seeking… Read more »
Filling Roles, Building Skills, and Adjusting Education to Meet Private Sector Needs
Growing demand for skilled labor and supply of skilled labor are trending in different directions, leaving companies with openings for skilled labor and individuals unemployed and underemployed. Career training offers a solution to fill this skills gap and provide both companies with skilled labor and individuals a pathway to sustainable wages. Sophia Downey’s research highlights… Read more »