What is it about?
This article is an accessible introduction the practical uses that genetic data can have in making educational decisions. In addition to a conceptual introduction, the article includes suggested policies that can ensure that genetic data can be used in a fair and justifiable way in making educational decisions.
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Why is it important?
Genetics has revolutionized many fields. Until now, it has left education untouched. However, new developments in behavioral genetics have important implications for teachers, school psychologists, principals, and other decision makers. Children and staff will be better served if decision makers embrace the new genetic tools and use them in a justifiable manner.
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This was a fun piece to write, mostly because this piece gave me the chance to tell a new audience about how AMAZING the developments in behavioral genetics have been. Plus, the language is less technical than what I usually write. I hope that school district personnel take the genetic revolution seriously and use genetic data to improve the education of children from all backgrounds.
Dr Russell T. Warne
Independent Scholar
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This page is a summary of: Are you ready for the genetic revolution in education?, Phi Delta Kappan, September 2021, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/00317217211051142.
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