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Krista Rompolski; Michael A. Pascoe – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2024
Anatomy with human dissection may help to develop respect for the human body and professionalism; however, dissection may worsen students' attitudes about body weight and adiposity. The purpose of this study was to measure weight bias among Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students enrolled in gross anatomy and determine if, and how the experience…
Descriptors: Human Body, Laboratory Procedures, Body Weight, Bias
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Ryan Saunders; Julie Fitz; Michael A. DiNapoli Jr.; Tara Kini – Learning Policy Institute, 2024
As school systems work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, states continue to grapple with persistent teacher shortages, a lack of teachers of color in the workforce, and high turnover rates undermining recruitment efforts. Teachers' effectiveness and their likelihood of staying in teaching are strongly influenced by the quality of preparation…
Descriptors: State Policy, Federal Legislation, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs
National Council on Teacher Quality, 2024
The teacher workforce does not look much like the adult population or the students they serve. Across the country, only 21% of teachers are from historically disadvantaged racial groups compared to 35% of working-age adults and 49% of students. Simple math suggests that the diversity gap between students and teachers will only close when teachers…
Descriptors: Diversity (Faculty), Minority Group Teachers, Racial Composition, Adults