DiversityMatters
Diversifying the special education teacher workforce could benefit US schools
Diversifying the special education teacher workforce could benefit US schools The special education teacher workforce in the US has remained predominantly white despite the increasing diversity of the student population. The proportion of special education teachers of color has been static, even as students with disabilities who are students of color have become more prevalent […]
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Antagonism to transgender rights is tied to the authoritarian desire for social conformity – not just partisan affiliation
Antagonism to transgender rights is tied to the authoritarian desire for social conformity – not just partisan affiliation A majority of Americans support restricting the rights of transgender Americans, with 53 bills introduced in the U.S. Congress and over 900 bills introduced in 49 states aiming to limit their rights. The support for these measures […]
🏛️ Politics
Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity
Rethinking engineering education: Why focusing on learning preferences matters for diversity Engineering programs have struggled to boost diversity, with underrepresented groups making up only a small percentage of STEM degree recipients and workers. The traditional approach to teaching engineering courses, focusing on individual learning styles, has been shown to be ineffective in promoting diversity and […]
📚 Education
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact Harvard University has temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked its authorization to enroll international students, escalating the ongoing conflict between the university and the White House. The Trump administration’s efforts to increase vetting and screening of […]
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Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews
Why people with autism struggle to get hired − and how businesses can help by changing how they look at job interviews People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle to get hired due to first impressions that are shaped by superficial cues, such as appearance or social behaviors. Research shows that job seekers with […]
🔬 Science
We analyzed racial justice statements from the 500 largest US companies and found that DEI officials really did have an influence
We analyzed racial justice statements from the 500 largest US companies and found that DEI officials really did have an influence In 2020, American businesses responded to an unprecedented wave of racial justice protests with an equally unprecedented surge in corporate commitments. Even as President Donald Trump was calling protesters “terrorists,” companies in industries across […]
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Cuts to research into inequality, disparities and other DEIA topics harm science
Cuts to research into inequality, disparities and other DEIA topics harm science Scientists across the U.S. and in other countries have rallied in reaction to the Trump administration’s cuts to major science agencies. Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed/Anadolu via Getty Images When I taught research methods to undergraduates, I would start by asking whether anyone in […]
🔬 Science