The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted disparities across nearly every aspect of our society, and access to adult education and digital resources are no exception. A certain level of literacy and access to digital resources are required for the navigation of critical tasks in these times, such as searching for employment or using telehealth services. Without
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended higher education. Most schools used remote teaching for the spring 2020 semester and are working to find a solution for the fall semester (Chronicle Staff, 2020). Current surveys show in-coming college students are uncertain about attending in the fall (Arts & Science Group, LLC, 2020) and college administrators are worried
The AJE Forum Board is a group of graduate students committed to education at all levels. We represent a wide range of disciplines/fields within education ranging from policy, educational theory, curriculum, higher education, international education, educational philosophy, adult education, and more. We are committed to racial justice and reform, specifically within educational spaces. Over the
Summer Bridge Programs (SBPs) are a component of institutions that provides programs for students who come from low socioeconomic backgrounds. These programs are meant to bridge the gap for students who come from low-income, under-resourced communities by providing students with academic support. According to Strayhorn (2011) “ (SBPs) are popular in higher education as a
In this third installment of the AJE Forum Pandemic Series, Holly Klock, Ph.D. candidate, and professional development supervisor, places educational inequity at the forefront and presents a series of tailored recommendations to consider when engaging in equity-centered teaching and learning in these times of the pandemic. As a current Ph.D. student, working in the College of Education
