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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a web hearing on March 3, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PST, organized by the Nevada Advisory Committee. The purpose of the hearing is to examine issues of equity in education through distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on students with disabilities and students of color in K-16 schools. The event is part of a series addressing this topic, and the public can participate via a toll-free call-in number or view the online meeting through a link. Meeting materials will be accessible before and after the event for those interested.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a teleconference meeting for the Nevada Advisory Committee on February 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The meeting will focus on continuing to plan for a web hearing related to distance learning and equity in education. The public is encouraged to listen to the meeting via a toll-free phone number and is allowed to make comments during the open comment period at the end of the meeting. Additional information, including documents discussed during the meeting, will be available online or by contacting the Committee's Regional Programs Unit.

The Department of Education has released a notice inviting applications for the 2025 fiscal year for the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad (FRA) Fellowship Program. This program offers grants to colleges and universities to support fellowships for faculty members conducting research abroad to improve their language skills and area studies expertise. The notice outlines important details regarding eligibility, application requirements, and evaluation criteria, with a focus on research projects in specific world regions and academic fields, as well as promoting equity in access to educational resources. The deadline for application submission is March 10, 2025.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is hosting a web hearing through its Nevada Advisory Committee on March 31, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST). The hearing will focus on equity in education during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for students in K-16 schools with disabilities and students of color. The public can listen to the meeting by phone or view it online via Webex. Meeting materials will be available before and after the event, and the public is welcome to submit comments.