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How Indian American spelling bee dominance may fuel educational inequities

  • Written by Pawan Dhingra, Professor of Sociology and American Studies; Faculty Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College
How Indian American spelling bee dominance may fuel educational inequitiesHarini Logan is embraced by her parents after winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee.Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Harini Logan, a cheerful 14-year-old from San Antonio, Texas, made history on June 2, 2022. She became the first Scripps National Spelling Bee champion to win after being eliminated and later reinstated. She was also the first to...

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