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| We’re a well-educated state — but why? | A new national report by the Lumina Foundation shows Washington’s college-attainment rate is better than the national average. But because there’s not enough state-wide detail, it’s hard to know if this report merely shows that Washington businesses have been very successful at recruiting… |
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| Higher ed that looks like us | The truth can be uncomfortable, especially in the parochial world of higher education. Bruce Shepard, the president of Western Washington University, provoked a debate that’s kindled predictable blowback from right-wing media. In his January blog, Shepard echoed the need for diversity. … |
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| A college president uses the 'W' word | It's provoked a talk show spasm - this comment from last September's convocation speech by the President of Western Washington University Bruce Shepard. |
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| In Our View: Wrong Tack on Diversity | Although he is bringing up a valid issue that should be talked about, Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard has been employing tone-deaf rhetoric that only obfuscates the discussion about race and education. In a convocation speech, referring to the racial makeup of the 15… |
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| Why the Conservative "Controversy" About Race and Western Washington University's President Is So Idiotic | You know it’s a slow news week when a CBS crew invades the quiet Western Washington University campus in Bellingham (where I'm a journalism student and the former managing editor of The Western Front). |
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| Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard defends his call for more diversity | He's drawn plenty of fire for saying Western Washington University is too white. The Western president is defending his comments, telling KIRO Radio's Dave Ross it's time for frank talk about race and diversity. |
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| Two-year budget adds to education without raising taxes | Gov. Jay Inslee signed a budget bill Friday that, for a change, had no tax increases, deep cuts in spending or elimination of tax breaks. |
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| Inslee signs bills to help veterans with college, other services | Gov. Jay Inslee signed several measures into law Wednesday that aim to help veterans in Washington state. One new law will automatically award veterans and their family members in-state tuition at Washington’s public colleges and universities. State law normally requires students to live… |
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| Personally Speaking, with Dr. Bruce Shepard |