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Diversity in College Classrooms Improves Grades for All Students, Study Finds

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This year has seen ample debate about the value and fairness of colleges prioritizing diversity among the students they serve. That’s notable, he adds, because discussion about diversity on campus is often reduced to a “zero-sum game,” where one group of students is portrayed as losing and another group of students is depicted as winning.

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Educational Resources for Teaching Cultural Diversity and Inclusiveness

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Our classrooms are culturally diverse with students coming from different racial, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds. Diversity is a pedagogical strength which we should draw on to prepare culturally.read more.

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How to Encourage Viewpoint Diversity in Classrooms

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Groven made the point during a recent panel discussion about how best to encourage viewpoint diversity in classrooms, hosted by the Free Speech Project , a nonpartisan initiative run by Georgetown University. What is different now when it comes to viewpoint diversity than a few years ago?

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Diversity in Tech: How Coding is a Social Equalizer

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The tech industry has a glaring issue: it’s not very diverse. As the tech industry continues to create and innovate new technologies, it’s important to consider the people behind the latest robots, gadgets, and computers. The answer to this problem might just lie in expanding coding education.

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Mapping Out Diverse Gifted Programs

Middle Web

The post Mapping Out Diverse Gifted Programs first appeared on MiddleWeb. Greene and Michelle Pacheco Dubois offer a roadmap for change in their new book. Teacher Katie Galayda notes the book can be extended beyond gifted classes.

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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

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Companies that are committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) provide products and services that authentically and accurately reflect the learners they serve—whoever they are and wherever they live. They proactively plan for a diverse customer base and do not treat accessibility as an afterthought.

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Current STEM Diversity Programs and Investments Aren’t Working — It’s Time to Shift Focus

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For decades, our country has invested in creating a more diverse STEM workforce by launching efforts that increase the representation of women and people of color in the field. Out-of-school time programs have played a large role, funneling more girls and youth of color into K-12 STEM education programs that introduce them to the field.

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