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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). Most teachers are not Black.”

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Anti-Racist Teachers: Disrupting Resegregation [Overrepresentation] in Special Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yet, even with anti-racist practices in the classroom, Black and Latinx students still had increased propensities for being resegregated in special education, due to early assessments. While anti-racism mitigated this, educators also need supporting anti-racist, administrative leadership and policies. Strassfeld, N.,

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Reconciling Contrasting Findings on Perceptions of Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Columbia study, which had the more positive results, showed that perceptions of higher ed have declined since the researchers did a similar survey in 2017: there was a seven-point decrease in the percentage of Americans who saw public spending on higher ed as an excellent or good investment. But the differences are still stark.

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Bullying

SRI Education

Our research: Which children typically experience bullying? What does this mean for school personnel, like teachers, counselors, and administrators? Consistent with prior research (Boivin et al., 2017, 2021). Journal of Educational Research, 111 (3), 284–294. 2014; Wolke et al., 2013; Oncioiu et al.,

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2022: Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Biden Administration U.S. President Joe Biden, left, is flanked by Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. The Biden-Harris administration anticipated that the debt forgiveness would impact 95% of student loan borrowers, or about 43 million people. He also holds the position of MSU Foundation Professor of Education.