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  1. 💙 “Many students feel pressure to leave their true selves at the door,” Ardila said, especially if they are from groups not usually visible in the field. So he found ways to invite them to bring more of themselves to math. theatlantic.com/education/archive/2021/09/bias-math-sexism-racism/620207/
    1. …in reply to @davidjamesweir
      [I]t’s important to be comfortable acknowledging differences. A recent study of nearly 700 college students found, in fact, that acknowledging differences affects perceptions of bias and may even help student achievement. Anyone know the study referenced here? I can't find it.