Gender Bias in the Sciences
So sometimes when I talk about gender bias and sexism in academia, some people seem surprised. I don’t know if they bought into the notion that academia is some sort of hippy-dippy haven for everyone or what, but the surprise surprises me. More surprising are the people who deny that any sort of sexism or gender bias exists within academia …
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Biases in Standardized Testing
It’s that dreaded time of year again for teachers: standardized testing time. The Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) begins February 28th, and I get the joy of having five third-graders who will be taking this exam. Related Posts: Pinterest Will Rule the World April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, But That… How Not to Restructure a University in a …
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