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Middle school science teachers often have shaky scientific knowledge

The Hechinger Report

That didn’t blunt the California science teacher’s ambitions: Since COVID-19 hit, he’s been on a writing tear. In April 2020 he released a bestselling book with co-author Judy Mikovits, a discredited scientist who claim that vaccines “kill millions.” Last October the pair released another book.

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Is Classroom Discussion a Dying Art?

ED Surge

Students may also worry about harming their peers, especially during discussions about emotional or controversial topics, says Graham Bullock, an associate professor of political science at Davidson College in North Carolina. That could be a really dangerous proposition.

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College Uncovered: DEI Backlash

The Hechinger Report

Even among supporters of diversity and inclusion, some progressive and independent academics concede that some elements of DEI could discourage discussion of controversial topics for fear of offending some students. UNC student Preston Hill is a sophomore studying journalism and political science. Hey, Phillip.