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Diversity In College Classrooms Improves Grades for All

 

Diverse learning environments continue to be shown to have a positive effect on all learners.  This article shares a recent study that found that learners in STEM classrooms had better grades when sharing the educational space with minorities and first generation students.

"This year has seen ample debate about the value and fairness of colleges prioritizing diversity among the students they serve. New research suggests one way to consider the question: by looking at how the mix of students in a given course affects their grades...Link to Article"

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