Genetics and Education: Recent Developments in the Context of an Ugly History and an Uncertain Future

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Driven by our recent mapping of the human genome, genetics research is increasingly prominent and beginning to reintersect with education research. We describe previous intersections of these fields, focusing on the ways that they were harmful. We discuss both the promises and potential pitfalls resulting from the convergence of molecular genetic research and education research.

Martschenko, D., Trejo, S. & Domingue, B. W. (2019). Genetics and Education: Recent Developments in the Context of an Ugly History and an Uncertain Future.  AERA Open  5, 1–15. doi.org/10.1177/2332858418810516  

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