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#1574: Study – Gender Bias In Teacher Assistant Assessments | The Best Of Our Knowledge
In the Fall of 2019, a class had two teaching assistants, one male, and one female. At the end of the semester, the students...
#1573: The Science Of James Smithson | The Best Of Our Knowledge
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. It is a beloved part of American culture. But its founder, a...
#1572: Staying Positive In A Pandemic |The Best Of Our Knowledge
There’s a course at Towson university in Maryland that teaches a class in positive psychology. This week on the Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll...
#1571: The Science Of Planetary Health | The Best Of Our Knowledge
Protect the health of the planet and you protect your own health. That’s an extremely boiled down version of the new book called Planetary...
#1570: The Hidden Habits Of Genius | The Best Of Our Knowledge
What does it take to be called a genius? If you’ve given that any thought at all you’ve probably come up with some pretty...
#1569: The Link Between Education & Democracy | The Best Of Our Knowledge
It’s no secret, America’s public schools are not having a stellar year. As the country continues to grapple with COVID-19, economic uncertainty, and social...