Equity
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Are black girls being pushed out of school?
A study released by law researchers at Columbia University shows evidence that of all groups, black K-12 female students are kicked or pushed out ... -
The #1 Reason Young Black Boys Face Trouble in School
A new study produced by researchers at the University of Iowa reveals that black boys are seen as more threatening than white boys. While that’s not ... -
Want black boys to stay in school? Improve income equality
Income equality is a hot political topic as of late. Politicians use it as a wedge issue on both sides to ensure that voters will ... -
Diverse Conversations: College Life, Military Veterans, and Mental Illness
Thousands of veterans are returning home each month and transitioning back to civilian life. For many, this includes going back to college or taking ... -
3 reasons you should care about Hispanic Serving Institutions
Hispanic Americans with dreams of a college degree face different challenges than their white, and even black, peers. For those who hold English as ... -
Can K-12 Schools Protect Religious Freedom alongside Secular Humanism?
By Matthew Lynch A balance between the right for religious freedom and respect for human secularism in the schools may, at first glance, seem ... -
Study: Narrowing achievement gap would add $10 trillion to GDP by 2050
One study after another has shown a wide educational achievement gap between the poorest and wealthiest children in the United States. This prompted researchers ... -
Boys, Girls and K-12 Classroom Gender Bias
By Matthew Lynch If you think back to your own days as a student in the classroom, you may be able to recall particular ... -
Report: 11 states spend more on prisons than higher education
According to a new report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 11 states spend more money on correctional facilities than public research universities. ... -
4 Ways to Help Your Students Embrace Diversity
When you’re a culturally responsive teacher, one of your major goals is to help all students become respectful of all the cultures and people ...
