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Educators: We Must Be Champions for Our Trans Students

ED Surge

Despite our school’s commitment to social justice and our district’s prioritization of equity, there were still staff members who were unwilling to voice public support for all students. A few days later, I was asked to cover for a colleague who needed to step away from the classroom.

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Grades 7-10: Register by Mar. 5 for MIT SPARK (Mar. 16-17)

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The registration lottery is open now through 11:59PM on March 5 , and until that deadline all course preferences will be treated equally in the lottery. After that, any remaining seats will be open first-come/first-served. Students may choose from about 100 courses and must register on their own. Digging Deeper: 4.65

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Science Has a Diversity Problem. For the Sake of Our Students, We Have to Change the Narrative.

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In a study published last summer, researchers examined representation in commonly used biology textbooks and found that only 8% of featured scientists were people of color. Address how structural racism and sexism can reinforce meritocracy and equal opportunity myths. Furthermore, representation in science remains an issue.

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Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

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The Human Rights Act emphasises the need to provide equal opportunities for engagement in the arts,” says Gilles. Studying social sciences, health sciences, biology, medicine or engineering, as well as music itself, could lead to a career using music to improve people’s mental health and well-being.

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Dental discoveries: How is dental research improving oral health?

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These dental scientists are investigating a range of topics relating to the teeth and mouth, from uncovering the genes that lead to dental abnormalities, to examining the public policies that influence the inequalities in dental treatment. In other countries, universities may offer undergraduate degrees in dentistry. •

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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“We wanted our research to develop from our discussions with farmers and stakeholders,” says Andy. For instance, they helped us identify locations for prospective water samples and select fungicides to test for.”. THE RISKS OF FUNGICIDES. Any biological or chemical compound that kills fungi is a fungicide. COLLABORATION. THE RISKS OF FUNGICIDES.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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The ability to travel to reach educational or employment opportunities is essential for ensuring social equality. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY? For those without private cars, or who are unable to walk, this means relying on public transport systems. HOW DOES PUBLIC TRANSPORT AFFECT INEQUALITY?