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Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics

  • Written by Clausell Mathis, Assistant Professor of Education, Michigan State University
imageAcceleration and thermal energy are physics concepts that can be applied to stock car racing.Jon Feingersh/The Image Bank via Getty Images

America has a physics problem.

Research shows that access to physics education varies based on race, gender, sexuality and disability. Physics courses are usually standard offerings in suburban high schools, but...

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