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Black Students Less Likely Identified for Special Ed When They Have Black Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Black students in elementary school, particularly Black boys, are less likely to be identified for special education when their teachers are also Black, according to a new report published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA).

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Dr. Mildred Garcia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leading one of the largest and most diverse universities in the western United States, García has a strong commitment to multicultural alliances and a belief that these coalitions strengthen institutions and communities, as well as students. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan appointed García to the U.S. In 2010, U.S.

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Small course modifications that can help all students succeed

The LTC Blog

With the start of the new academic year nearly upon us, here are some relatively low stakes ways to help all students succeed in your courses. Acknowledge the full range of backgrounds that your students bring to class. Let students know that these resources are not just for students who are struggling. 28-29, 82-83).

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Bullying

SRI Education

Our research: Which children typically experience bullying? Our research: Which children typically experience bullying? As researchers, we were curious about which students were most likely to be bullied and/or to become bullies. Consistent with prior research (Boivin et al., 2013; Oncioiu et al.,