Equity Watch

By Stephen Sills / July 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Equity Watch
A poster on Equity watch by Research, policy and impact center

Policy, research, resources, and news related to minority and women’s issues are curated biweekly by The Research, Policy, and Impact Center at the National Institute of Minority Economic Development.

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Cultural Competence in Healthcare Delivery and its Influence on Health Disparities in North Carolina

By Stephen Sills / July 5, 2023 / Comments Off on Cultural Competence in Healthcare Delivery and its Influence on Health Disparities in North Carolina
A Group of Doctors Posing for a Photograph

By Terrell Richardson & Dr. Kelcy Walker Pope Inadequate education on ethics and social justice in nursing under-prepares students to tackle health disparities, emphasizing the need for integrated training in…

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Promoting Health & Education: Expanding School-Based Health Centers in Underserved Communities

By Stephen Sills / June 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Promoting Health & Education: Expanding School-Based Health Centers in Underserved Communities

By Terrell Richardson, MEd, MSW, & Kelcy Walker Pope, DrPH School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) contribute to higher high school completion rates, an increase in student Grade Point Average (GPA), and…

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Equity Watch

By Stephen Sills / May 31, 2023 / Comments Off on Equity Watch

4.30.2023 Policy, research, resources, and news related to minority and women’s issues are curated biweekly by The Research, Policy, and Impact Center at the National Institute of Minority Economic Development.

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ADUs in North Carolina: Examining the Proposed Legislation & Its Implications

By Stephen Sills / May 22, 2023 / Comments Off on ADUs in North Carolina: Examining the Proposed Legislation & Its Implications
A House With Wooden Walls With a Tree in Front

By Lea Henry & Dr. Stephen Sills Proposed legislation in North Carolina, Senate Bill 374, aims to allow the construction of ADUs by right in residential zones with minimal requirements,…

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Equity in Education: The impact of NC House Bill 8 on digital inclusion and CTE programs

By Stephen Sills / May 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Equity in Education: The impact of NC House Bill 8 on digital inclusion and CTE programs

by Talitha Batts,M.ED & Rasheda Kelley, MPA North Carolina House Bill 8, titled “Computer Science Graduation Requirement,” aims to make computer science education mandatory for high school graduation. However, this…

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Equity Watch

By Stephen Sills / April 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Equity Watch

4.27.2023 Policy, research, resources, and news related to minority and women’s issues are curated biweekly by The Research, Policy, and Impact Center at the National Institute of Minority Economic Development.

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Equity In Education

By Stephen Sills / April 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Equity In Education
National Institute of Economic Development Poster

By Talitha Batts & Rasheda Kelley Making learning environments inclusive for students is a critical need in education. With the growth and advancement of digital learning tools, educators must sustain…

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Equity in Education

By Stephen Sills / April 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Equity in Education
Advancing Digital Equity in Education Poster

By Talitha Batts & Rasheda Kelley Access to technology is imperative to the education of students. Our society has advanced tremendously with learning tools of instruction. Fair distribution of digital…

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Equity in Education

By Stephen Sills / April 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Equity in Education
Implementing Social Justice in Education Poster

By Talitha Batts & Rasheda Kelley Social justice plays a critical role in education.  It is an important aspect of education as it promotes fairness, equity, and inclusivity for all students…

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