Study finds discipline disparities in preschool driven by racial bias
Why are Black children more likely to be expelled or disciplined in preschool than their white peers?
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Study finds relationship between racial discipline disparities and academic achievement gaps in US
An increase in either the discipline gap or the academic achievement gap between black and white students in the United States predicts a jump in the other, according to a new study published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed ...
Education
Oct 16, 2019
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Study shows female students perform better on longer tests
A team of researchers from Universitat de les Illes Balears and Erasmus University Rotterdam, has found that female students score better than male students on tests over two hours long. In their paper published in the journal ...
New legal data traces almost 11 years of state 'zero tolerance' school discipline policies
A new legal dataset published on LawAtlas.org today shows shifts and trends in state-level "zero tolerance" or exclusionary school discipline laws, focusing on how the laws regulate expulsion and suspension.
Education
May 8, 2019
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Just what are 'zero tolerance' policies – and are they still common in America's schools?
When parents and educators discuss school discipline, one of the things that comes up most are "zero tolerance" policies. This term is often misused and misunderstood, according to new researchI published recently.
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2019
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U.S. kids of color get kicked out of school at higher rates – here's how to stop it
When two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks where they had been waiting for a business meeting on April 12, the incident called renewed attention to the bias that racial minorities face in American society.
Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2018
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Pre-college science programs lead to more science majors
High school students who take part in pre-college programs that focus on science are much more likely to pursue higher education and, eventually, careers in science, technology, engineering and medicine - the STEM disciplines.
Social Sciences
Jul 15, 2015
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Study examines how race, culture influence school discipline, dropout rates
High school students throwing water balloons may seem harmless, but a case in which two black students were arrested for the prank illustrates the importance of considering race, students' background and the need for effective ...
Social Sciences
Apr 23, 2015
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Early–career researchers the missing link for STEM diversity
When high school physics teacher Moses Rifkin wrote a recent blog post on "Teaching Social Justice in the Physics Classroom," he ignited a new round of conversation about white privilege and the kinds of skills scientists ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2015
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Time off after school can reap benefits at university
(Phys.org) —A University of Sydney study suggests students who have a gap year achieve more highly at university than students who enter university straight after school and mature age students.
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2013
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