13 Dec 2021
Must read: the latest from #LEDAScholar alum and #LEDApolicy alum @Aya__Marie in @Forbes on how racially minoritized students, and Black students in particular, applying to college are pressured to frame personal narratives around struggle and trauma.
forbes.com/sites/civicnation…
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"Colleges and universities need to combat systemic racism in higher education while not relying on oppressed communities to solely do this work."
Read #LEDApolicy Corps member @stephgbt's op-ed w/ recommendations for #HigherEd institutions: bit.ly/3v8h4H1 @LEDA_Scholars
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27 May 2021
Had the opportunity to advocate for students facing food insecurity as a #LEDAPolicy Corps member last year. My piece below outlines why addressing #foodinsecurity is important and how legislation could help. Thanks @ambermbriggs for all your support!
newamerica.org/education-pol…
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"Colleges and universities need to combat systemic racism in higher education while not relying on oppressed communities to solely do this work."
Read #LEDApolicy Corps member @stephgbt's op-ed w/ recommendations for #HigherEd institutions: bit.ly/3v8h4H1 @LEDA_Scholars
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"Colleges and universities need to combat systemic racism in higher education while not relying on oppressed communities to solely do this work."
Read #LEDApolicy Corps member @stephgbt's op-ed w/ recommendations for #HigherEd institutions: bit.ly/3v8h4H1 @LEDA_Scholars
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15 Apr 2021
If you're interested in the work that #LEDApolicy is doing, don't miss this exciting opportunity.
@TheNext100, a startup think tank for the communities most impacted by policy, is recruiting a new cohort of emerging leaders to drive change.
12 Apr 2021
In two years, we've shown that our mission—policy BY those most affected, FOR those most affected—is not only feasible, but necessary and effective.
Today, we've got big news: we are launching a second, two-year cohort to drive progressive change. thenext100.org/join-next100/
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15 Apr 2021
Thread from our #LEDApolicy Director @ambermbriggs on the importance – and inaccessibility – of mental health services for students in higher ed:
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2 Apr 2021
Since 2018, 53 members of the LEDA Community have participated in the #LEDApolicy Corps program, elevating the student perspective on important policy issues in national forums.
To read some of their published work and learn more about the program, visit ledascholars.org/policy.
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2 Apr 2021
🎊We're marking the third anniversary of the #LEDApolicy Project!🎊
This initiative trains and positions members of the LEDA Community to lend their voices to federal policy discussions on postsecondary education.
Visit ledascholars.org/policybroch… for an overview of our work so far.
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2 Apr 2021
We're very proud to share this article by Jesse, a #LEDACareerFellow, #LEDApolicy Corps member and @urichmond student, on the disparities in mental health care for Black students.
This is part of our series with @Forbes, @civicnation, and @ReachHigher.
forbes.com/sites/civicnation…
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20 Nov 2020
🚨TODAY🚨 is the last day to vote for us to present at (virtual) #SXSW and #SXSWEDU next year!
🗳VOTE🗳 for both of our sessions so that we can continue to elevate student voices (links in the thread):
#LEDAPolicy #listentostudents
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18 Nov 2020
Only ⭐️TWO⭐️ more days left to vote for our virtual #SXSWEDU session with @ewwaldo about the pathway to policy careers. Vote up our session by Friday! #LEDAPolicy panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/10…
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13 Nov 2020
One more week to vote for our virtual #SXSWEDU session with @ewwaldo "Unpacking the Pathway to Policy Careers". Vote up our session by November 20! #LEDAPolicy panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/10…
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"We need to teach our #firstgen and low-income students how to navigate the higher education system and reinforce in them that their uniqueness and upbringing are important, respected, and validated."
bit.ly/2VYOU26 CC: @LEDA_Scholars @ambermbriggs #LEDAPolicy
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"We need to teach our #firstgen and low-income students how to navigate the higher education system and reinforce in them that their uniqueness and upbringing are important, respected, and validated."
bit.ly/2VYOU26 CC: @LEDA_Scholars @ambermbriggs #LEDAPolicy
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"We need to teach our #firstgen and low-income students how to navigate the higher education system and reinforce in them that their uniqueness and upbringing are important, respected, and validated."
bit.ly/2VYOU26 CC: @LEDA_Scholars @ambermbriggs #LEDAPolicy
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We're honored to publish this op-ed about steps #HigherEd institutions can take to support #DACA and undocumented students, written by @LEDA_Scholars #LEDAPolicy Corps Member Willian De Faria.
Check it out here: bit.ly/31cIksd CC: @ambermbriggs
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We're honored to publish this op-ed about steps #HigherEd institutions can take to support #DACA and undocumented students, written by @LEDA_Scholars #LEDAPolicy Corps Member Willian De Faria.
Check it out here: bit.ly/31cIksd CC: @ambermbriggs
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We're honored to publish this op-ed about steps #HigherEd institutions can take to support #DACA and undocumented students, written by @LEDA_Scholars #LEDAPolicy Corps Member Willian De Faria.
Check it out here: bit.ly/31cIksd CC: @ambermbriggs
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6 Mar 2020
#LEDApolicy Corps member Heidy (@BrownUniversity '22) shares recommendations on how colleges can to better support #firstgen and low-income students. You can hear more from Heidy at our session with @ReachHigher at #SXSWEDU next week! #SXSWEDUStudentVoices
forbes.com/sites/civicnation…
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