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We interviewed 30 Black public school teachers in Philadelphia to understand why so many are leaving the profession

by lisadtinsley December 25, 2024

Tracey, a high school teacher in the Philadelphia School District, remembers the hurtful comments she heard from parents when she started her career over a decade ago as a young Black teacher …

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Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms

by lisadtinsley December 15, 2024

Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at the age of 91, was one of the most influential musicians in U.S. history. You might think such a notable figure would factor …

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There’s a financial literacy gender gap − and older women are eager for education that meets their needs

by lisadtinsley November 29, 2023

Lila Rabinovich – Social scientist, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Every day, families across the U.S. have to make difficult decisions about budgeting, spending, insurance, investments, savings, …

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November 29, 2023 0 comments 2.1K views
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We analyzed over 3.5 million written teacher comments about students and found racial bias

by lisadtinsley November 6, 2023

The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work. Angus Kittelman, Kent McIntosh, Maria Reina Santiago-Rosario and David Markowitz Written teacher comments about students can show implicit racial or ethnic …

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November 6, 2023 0 comments 2.4K views
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Giraffes range across diverse African habitats − we’re using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect them

by lisadtinsley September 19, 2023

Michael Brown – Conservation Science Fellow, Smithsonian Institution Nearly 6,000 years ago, our ancestors climbed arid rocky outcrops in what is now the Nigerian Sahara and carved spectacularly intricate, larger-than-life …

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September 19, 2023 0 comments 2.6K views
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Tuning into the Future: The Enduring Value of Radio in the Car Dashboard

by lisadtinsley August 15, 2023

Written by Lisa D. Tinsley In an era where digital streaming and satellite services are increasingly dominating our audio consumption habits, the humble car radio stands as a testament to …

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Six books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth

by lisadtinsley June 12, 2023

Corey D. B. Walker – Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities, Wake Forest University After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that …

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June 12, 2023 0 comments 1.6K views
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White teachers often talk about Black students in racially coded ways

by lisadtinsley January 27, 2023

Rowhea Elmesky, Associate Professor of Education, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and Olivia Marcucci, Assistant Professor of Education, Johns Hopkins University   When a white Texas …

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January 27, 2023 0 comments 2.3K views
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Schools are the ‘hubs and hearts’ of neighborhoods – here’s how they can strengthen the communities around them

by lisadtinsley July 23, 2022

Alisha Butler – Provost’s Equity Fellow, Wesleyan University Lisa D. Tinsley – KISA Public Media Food deserts. Poor housing conditions. Lack of community investment. These challenges may not always come …

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Students of color in special education are less likely to get the help they need – here are three ways teachers can do better

by lisadtinsley April 23, 2022

Mildred Boveda – Associate Professor of Special Education, Penn State When I was a special education teacher at Myrtle Grove Elementary School in Miami in 2010, my colleagues and I recommended that …

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