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Math teachers in virtual classes tend to view girls and Black students as less capable

  • Written by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, Associate Professor of Education, University of Southern California
Math teachers in virtual classes tend to view girls and Black students as less capableBlack boys are more likely than white students to be identified as potentially in need of special education.Hiraman via Getty Images

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In virtual classrooms, math teachers deem Black students as less capable than white students. They also view girls as less capable than...

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