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A Magical Moment Counting Tires: A Counterstory About Missed Opportunities
No full textA Magical Moment Counting Tires: A Counterstory About Missed Opportunitie
Reentry Education in Women’s Prisons: : A History of Activism and Reform
No full textIn the 1970s, incarcerated women challenged gendered and racialized prison curriculums that failed to set them up for reentry. Prisons relied on home economics courses steeped in gendered stereotypes that did little to help women find economic independence once they were free. Relying on ideals of the civil rights movement and women’s liberation, incarcerated women built coalitions with activists and attorneys to pursue litigation and reform that sought equality andmeaningful opportunities for women. This article explores the ways incarcerated women demanded equal access to reentry, education, job training, and the courts. It draws on prison litigation and traces reentry proposals and their shortcomings. Focused on prisons in the Midwest, the article analyzes archival documents from civil rights groups, federal courts, state archives, historical newspapers, and private collections to demonstrate how incarcerated women advanced principles of social justice movements through their work on prison reform and reentry education
Life - Worth A Possibility of Education
No full textI work with currently and formerly incarcerated women to assist in helping them regain their lives. I focus on offering specialized support and education for women whose pathways to prison or jail are often tied to domestic violence or substance abuse. Through education and wellness programs during and after incarceration, I provide the tools needed for them to become powerful change agents for themselves, their communities, and their children. Many aspects of my life occurring throughout my life have drawn me to this work that I do every day with passion and with a deep sense of purpose
Editors & Advisory Board
No full textThis Fall/Winter 2023 Special Issue is supported by the scholarship, expertise, and time of our committed DSJ Editors and Advisory Board.
Exploring Equity in Transfer Receptivity, Enrollment, and Outcomes in North Carolina Public Universities
No full textWhile vertical transfer represents access to baccalaureate degree attainment, many transfer students follow inefficient pathways and have lower completion rates. We conducted a descriptive exploratory case study of institutions in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system to characterize equity in transfer environment, enrollment, and outcomes. Our study is framed by the concept of transfer receptivity and research on experiences and outcomes of vertical transfer in North Carolina. We compiled a dataset using several public data sources (UNC interactive dashboards, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, Carnegie Classifications, institutional websites) to include data on transfer-related institutional supports, as well as transfer student enrollment, GPA, and graduation rates. Our analysis approach focused on characterizing transfer enrollment, outcomes, and receptivity, and examining the intersections of these characteristics. We identify areas for further data exploration, and implications for policies and practice to promote greater equity and inclusion in the NC vertical transfer process
The Value of Brick and Mortar: A Reflective Narrative on Critical Student Services and Supporting Vulnerable Student Groups during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Capitalizing on Early Literacy Standards in Play
No full textChildren’s play is a primary vehicle for learning in early childhood classrooms. In order for teachers to effectively support learning, they must become attuned to how children are demonstrating progress towards important educational goals, such as those described in states’ Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). In the research study which this article is based on, we investigated preschool teachers’ ability to identify evidence of early literacy developmental milestones in children’s play, connect these milestones to ELDS, and plan reasonable learning-rich extensions that built on children’s developmental readiness. We found that teachers were largely able to identify evidence of literacy development using vignettes and envision evidence-based pedagogical extensions that would support children’s learning. This was most evident in the areas of phonological awareness and alphabet knowledge and least evident in areas related to engagement and comprehension. Implications and recommendations for teachers and professional development are provided
STEMulating Open Education Resources
No full textOpen Education Resources (OERs) are digital materials that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation or redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions. In this session, you will learn about free graphing calculators, graphic organizers, assessment tools, presentation illustrators, classroom timers, statistical software, research programs and much more. This class will provide an overview of the many different types of OER programs available. 
Engaging Students with Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices in Online Learning Environments
No full textThis session provided participants an opportunity to explore the development of an online learning environment through a culturally responsive lens. Through the integration of multimodal technology, creating and infusing cultural components, this session provided a fully immersive experience to empower higher education educators to lead in cultivating critical consciousness and to promote educational advancement for all students. Participants of this session were exposed to a variety of technology tools used in the online learning environment that allow students to engage with their learning. By incorporating researched-based practices, the session provided knowledge and resources to participants to illustrate how to create an online learning environment that is culturally inclusive and student-centered