Thinking and Writing On Culture in Schools and Beyond (1 CE)

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In this episode of the Multicultural Psychologist Podcast, host Linda Fleming McGee, PhD, welcomes Dr. Jeremy Grant, assistant professor of school psychology at Alfred University, to discuss the intersection of culture, assessment, and equity in school psychology. Dr. Grant shares insights from his research and professional work examining stereotype threat, racial battle fatigue, and the underrepresentation of Black men in school psychology.

The conversation explores how systemic barriers, cultural bias, and inequities in educational systems affect the assessment and educational outcomes of students of color. Dr. Grant and Dr. McGee discuss the complexities of psychological testing, including how commonly used assessment instruments may fail to capture the lived experiences of marginalized students. They also highlight the importance of culturally responsive assessment practices, strengths-based approaches to evaluation, and the ethical responsibility of psychologists to consider broader social and contextual factors when interpreting test results.

In addition, the episode examines the ongoing need for improved training in multicultural and culturally responsive assessment for psychologists and educators. Dr. Grant and Dr. McGee reflect on how educators, clinicians, and training programs can better prepare professionals to assess students holistically, recognize systemic inequities, and support diverse learners in affirming educational environments.

This episode offers an important discussion for psychologists, educators, and mental health professionals seeking to understand how culture, bias, and opportunity intersect within assessment and educational systems.

Keywords: School psychology, culturally responsive assessment, multicultural psychology, psychological assessment, educational equity, stereotype threat, racial battle fatigue, cultural bias in testing, diversity in psychology

Guest: Dr. Jeremy Grant 

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