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Research

Black students are punished more often, ‘no matter how you slice it’

“We now have decades of social science research documenting the educational and mental health harms of exposure to exclusionary discipline,” said UC Berkeley's Sean Darling-Hammond.

Rich Lyons

Campus & community

Equity Leadership Now!: Chancellor Lyons on how Berkeley shaped his leadership style

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Campus & community

Equity Leadership Now!: Embracing AI literacy in education

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Education

California teachers eager for more environmental learning, but need additional support

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Dance prepared him for the NFL. It began with a Berkeley summer camp.

Berkeley leaders, scholars react to Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action

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Affirmative action: What can other schools learn from UC Berkeley’s experience?

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An escape room for families teaches fundamentals of evolution

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Michelle Young named new dean for UC Berkeley School of Education

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School discipline can be predicted, new research says. Is it preventable?

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To solve challenges, Californians broadly favor a mix of bold, practical solutions

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Women’s work? We need to make child care a national priority

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From tort law to cheating, what is ChatGPT’s future in higher education?

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Five UC Berkeley instructors chosen for 2023 Distinguished Teaching Award

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Burned out? Berkeley expert’s book offers roadmap to a better workplace

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California funds historic UC initiative to develop school leaders, build equity

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