Gun violence is a public health epidemic, experts say. It needs to be treated like one.
Dr. Michael Rodriguez is tired of "thoughts and prayers."
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School segregation harms Black children's health, well-being
Black youth who attend racially segregated schools are more likely to have behavior problems and to drink alcohol than Black youth in less segregated schools, according to a UC San Francisco study published in Pediatrics.
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Apr 18, 2022
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The unfair 'double whammy' of minority ethnic children in care
Children in care who come from an ethnic minority background can experience a 'double whammy' of disadvantage when it comes to youth justice involvement, says new research from Lancaster University.
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Jan 28, 2022
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Children develop prejudice at an early age
Children in the Netherlands develop prejudices based on ethnicity at an early age. Ymke de Bruijn came to this conclusion in her dissertation "Child Interethnic Prejudice in the Netherlands: Social Learning from Parents and ...
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Jan 11, 2022
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Study: Teens following parents into racial divide
The racial views of U.S. Black and white teenagers exhibit large gaps that align with partisanship among their parents, according to new research led by Stefanie Stantcheva, a Harvard professor of economics. The working paper, ...
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Nov 1, 2021
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Parents remain concerned about safety of in-person instruction
A gap remains between white parents and Black and Hispanic parents in their preferences for in-person schooling, but it has narrowed since May. The RAND Corporation survey, funded by The Rockefeller Foundation, details parents' ...
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Aug 18, 2021
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Lessons from segregated schools can help make today's classrooms more inclusive
The intent of school desegregation is clear: Black and white children should attend the same schools, and Black children should not be relegated to inferior buildings, learning materials and extracurricular activities.
Education
Jul 28, 2021
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AI tools reveal lack of non-white, non-male characters in 'mainstream' books
For much of American history, the books that children read have largely centered on white, male characters—but is that starting to change? Not very much, and not very quickly, suggests new research from the University of ...
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May 27, 2021
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Educational intervention enhances student learning
In a study of low-income, urban youth in the U.S., researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that students exposed to Photovoice, an educational intervention, experienced greater improvements ...
Education
May 17, 2021
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Climate change, racism and social justice concerns affecting Gen Z's physical and mental health
As Earth Day is celebrated, Generation Z is grappling with the health of the planet and racism and social justice, according to a new survey.
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Apr 22, 2021
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