In the NewsAre Preschools as Segregated as the Rest of American Life?1/17/2024Description Assistant Professor of Sociology Casey Stockstill discusses her new book, which takes readers inside two preschool classrooms, one under Head Start and the other a private program.EdSurge
In the NewsWhy Is France Acknowledging Racial Profiling But Doing Nothing About It?1/15/2024Description African and African American Studies professor Trica Keaton writes an opinion piece saying that while France purports to be “raceblind” in its policies, racial profiling and other forms of systemic discrimination by French police persist.Contexts
QuotedQuoteIf we want to improve access and level this playing field, we need a program that’s comprehensive and inclusive.BylineKristin Smith, visiting associate professor of sociology | AttributionBusiness NH MagazineDate1/12/2024
ArticlesPublic Opinion Polls May Not Be So TransparentDate1/11/2024Body Study reports on the role, and limitations, of polling in South Korea’s democracy.ImageThumbnail
In the NewsThe Misleading SAT Debate1/9/2024Description A study co-authored by economics professor Bruce Sacerdote ’90 and sociology professor Michele Tine that finds “SAT and ACT scores have substantial predictive power for academic success in college” is highlighted.The New York Times
ArticlesKudos: Geisel’s John Modlin Honored for Work in Public HealthDate11/22/2023Body Dartmouth faculty and staff are recognized for their achievements.ImageThumbnail
In the NewsCasey Stockstill Explores the Segregated Lives of Preschoolers in New Book11/15/2023Description The assistant professor of sociology discusses her new book, False Starts: The Segregated Lives of Preschoolers, including how preschoolers spend their time and the kind of instruction and supervision they receive.Chalkbeat
ArticlesThanksgiving Day Meals Feature Dinner, Dessert, CommunityDate11/15/2023Body Students and community members are invited to dinner hosted by Dartmouth and the UCC.ImageThumbnail
In the NewsFinancial Advisers Make Rich People Richer. But Is That All There Is?11/1/2023Description A study by Professor of Sociology Brooke Harrington finds that 25% of financial advisers she interviewed expressed qualms about helping lower tax liabilities for ultra-wealthy clients, while another 25% did not.MarketWatch
In the NewsPreschool Will Become a Luxury If Congress Doesn’t Act10/12/2023Description Casey Stockstill, an assistant professor of sociology, argues in an opinion piece that the expiration of $24 billion in federal stimulus funds for child care means fewer teachers where they are most needed.MSNBC
