Pamela Davis-Kean discusses the importance and impact of mathematical skills in educational development in Insights presentation

Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — Math is a skill that can be learned — but not enough American students are hitting their early indicators for future success in mathematics. For years, American students have lagged behind their international counterparts in math skills, and the learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet… Continue reading Pamela Davis-Kean discusses the importance and impact of mathematical skills in educational development in Insights presentation

Why anti-Black racism may be damaging to America’s overall health

Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — Race and health have a close relationship in the United States, one that might run deeper than we expect. And according to Louis Penner, Ph.D., of the Institute for Social Research’s Research Center for Group Dynamics, anti-Black racism, in particular, has enormous negative effects throughout America’s health and… Continue reading Why anti-Black racism may be damaging to America’s overall health