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Paul L. Morgan

@paulmorganphd.bsky.social
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Empire Innovation Professor, Social and Health Equity Endowed Professor, and Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity at the University at Albany, State University of New York

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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We have a new study (doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...) out examining the prevalence, stability, and risk factors for being bully-victim (BV) during elementary school. Up to 20% of children were BVs, and about 40% remained so across time. We also identified modifiable risk factors that predict BV status.
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<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Children who both bully other children and are victims of bullies (BVs) are at greater risk for externalizing and internalizing problems, poor academic outcomes, and increased involvement.....
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our new study on autism identification disparities (journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...) in U.S. schools is trending in the high-impact journal Autism, and has been covered by 46 news outlets. Great to see the findings making their way to other researchers and to the general public
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our new work on autism disparities in U.S. schools (journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... is highlighted in this @cbsnews.com story. www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-...
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Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Wonderful to see our work on #dyslexia legislation, led by @erichengyuhu.bsky.social, being reported on in this Education Week story. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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The ‘Science of Reading’ Movement Is Evolving. Is Math Next?
Schools can expect more change—and continued debate—as the push for evidence-based instruction continues.
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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
New: The National Science Foundation is preparing to claw back some $500 million in funds from some of its core science programs in physics, math, computer science, and engineering in order to fund a project from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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NSF plans cuts to core science programmes to fund White House initiative
A proposed clawback of already distributed research funds comes as the US agency’s budget is already squeezed and it struggling to clear a backlog of grant applications.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Great to see our new study on disruptive classrooms and bullying victimization risk being reported on in this Fordham Institute research brief. fordhaminstitute.org/national/com...
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Who suffers when classrooms are disruptive
A recent study in the Journal of Educational Psychology examines the extent to which disruptive classroom environments contribute to children’s experiences of victimization (i.e., bullying) in element...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
And here: doi.org/10.3102/0013...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
And here: doi.org/10.1177/1362...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
With some of our newest studies available here: doi.org/10.1177/0022...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Quoted in this new reporting by @karaarundel.bsky.social in K12 Dive about the Equity in IDEA regulations. @ualbanynews.bsky.social @ualbanycihs.bsky.social www.k12dive.com/news/ed-dept...
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Education Department eyes changes for measuring racial disparities in special education
The agency plans to amend the Equity in IDEA rule, worrying some advocates concerned about racial inequities in special education.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
With an open-access version available here: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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(PDF) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Learning Disabilities Identification in U.S. Elementary Schools
PDF | We investigated for racial and ethnic disparities in learning disabilities (LD) identification in U.S. elementary schools including before and... | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our new study finds repeated evidence of sociodemographic disparities in learning disabilities identification in U.S. elementary schools. @erichengyuhu.bsky.social doi.org/10.1177/0022...
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Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) @socwomen.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism theconversation.com/black-hispan...
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Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism
New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.
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Fllics @fllics.com · 08/05/2026
Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.
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Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism
New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Quoted in this new @the74.bsky.social reporting on how family income relates to IEP and 504 plan participation. @ualbanynews.bsky.social @ualbanycihs.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/weal...
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Wealthy Students More Likely to Get Disability Accommodations, Study Finds
Section 504 plans are one of the most important sources of disability services in schools. Why are well-off families their biggest beneficiaries?
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Great to see the lab's work as the two most read research briefs in the Conversation's Education section. theconversation.com/us/education
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
With the study available here: doi.org/10.1177/1362... @erichengyuhu.bsky.social
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
My @us.theconversation.com brief on our new study examining sociodemographic disparities in #autism identification. theconversation.com/black-hispan...
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Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism
New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
A Conversation write up on findings from our new study examining how being in a disruptive, chaotic classroom is related to elementary schoolchildren's risks for being #bullied. theconversation.com/bullying-is-...
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Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic
New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Enjoyed the opportunity to talk about our research on #disparities in disability identification in U.S. schools. www.youtube.com/live/xfEL9Yf...
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SPP 206: Disparities in Disability Identification in U.S. Schools
YouTube video by School Psyched Podcast
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
And here's a link to a freely accessible version: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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(PDF) Over-Time Estimates of Sociodemographic Disparities in Autism Identification in U.S. Elementary Schools
PDF | Whether and to what extent sociodemographic disparities in school-based autism identification have been occurring in U.S. elementary schools is... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Study link here: doi.org/10.1177/1362....
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
We have a new study on disparities in #autism identification in U.S. elementary schools. We examine large cross-sectional samples of U.S. fourth graders, collected from 2003 to 2022. We find repeated evidence that students of color, females, and those who are ELL are less likely to be identified.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Our new study examines whether being in disruptive classrooms increases children's risks for #bullying victimization. We find evidence to indicate that this is the case. psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Thank you for the kind write up, @ualbanynews.bsky.social. Honored to have received this @cecmembership.bsky.social award. @ualbanycihs.bsky.social. www.albany.edu/news-center/...
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UAlbany Professor Lauded for Excellence in Education Research
Paul Morgan, Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity, received the 2026 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children — the largest international profession...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Honored to have received the Council for Exceptional Children's 2026 Special Education Research Award. @cecmembership.bsky.social #CEC2026
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Great summary of our new study (link.springer.com/article/10.1...) examining #dsylexia legislation and how states might move forward. theconversation.com/nearly-every...
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Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers
Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We have a new study investigating for a relative age effect in #ADHD diagnosis and treatment during elementary school. We generally fail to find that younger-for-grade children are more likely to be diagnosed with or treated for ADHD. doi.org/10.1177/1087...
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Younger-for-Grade Children are Not at Greater Likelihood for ADHD Diagnosis During Elementary School: Repeated Evidence of a Null Relative Age Effect - Eric Hengyu Hu, Stephen V. Faraone, Paul L. Morgan, 2026
Background: Prior work reports a relative age effect (RAE), in which children are more likely to be diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADH...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Great to see our new study examining sleep's associations with elementary schoolchildren's academic achievement and executive functions now available in Sleep Health. Freely available for the next 50 days here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Enjoyed being on this @cecmembership.bsky.social Division for Research podcast to discuss our work examining disparities in disability identification in U.S. schools. @ualbanynews.bsky.social divein.alitu.com/episode/1938....
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The Disproportionality Series Part 1: A Conversation with Paul Morgan
In this episode of Dive In, Federico Waitoller starts a new series delving into the controversial issue of disproportionality in special education. Joining him is Paul Morgan, a noted figure renowned ...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
With a freely available version of the study available here: www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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(PDF) Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Risks for Mathematics and Science Difficulties During Elementary School
PDF | We investigated the early onset, over-time stability, and explanatory factors of racial and ethnic differences in the risks for mathematics and... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Our new study (doi.org/10.1016/j.li...) finds that racial or ethnic differences in the risks for math and science difficulties occur by kindergarten, continue occurring across elementary school, and are largely or fully explained by factors modifiable to economic and educational policies.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
With our latest study available here. We find repeated evidence of disability under-identification including across eight specific conditions. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Great to see our federally funded research examining racial and ethnic disparities in disability identification being reported on here by the @theprogressivemag.bsky.social. @ualbanynews.bsky.social
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UAlbany News @ualbanynews.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think, according to a new study co-led by #UAlbany's @paulmorganphd.bsky.social Read more via @hechingerreport.org: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
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Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think
A teacher's gender doesn’t matter for young boys, national study shows
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
With the latest evidence of disability identification across elementary school available here in our @aeraedresearch.bsky.social study: doi.org/10.3102/0013...
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
HEADS UP: CDC website now officially asserts that vaccines may cause autism.“Studies supporting a link have been ignored by health authorities.” Also says the “vaccines do not cause autism” header remains b/c of an agreement with Cassidy.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Happy to see our work on disparities in disability identification in U.S. schools being cited in this new reporting by @the74.bsky.social. This is a pressing and under-recognized health equity issue. @ualbanynews.bsky.social @ualbanycehc.bsky.social www.the74million.org/article/for-...
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For Decades, Students of Color Denied Dyslexia Diagnosis and Intervention
Undiagnosed dyslexia can manifest as behavior issues, which can disproportionately harm Black and brown kids in school and their mental health.
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The Hechinger Report @hechingerreport.org · 17/11/2025
Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think The teaching profession is one of the most female-dominated in the United States. Among elementary school teachers, 89 percent are women, and in kindergarten, that number is almost 97 percent. Many sociologists, writers and parents have…
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Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think
The teaching profession is one of the most female-dominated in the United States. Among elementary school teachers, 89 percent are women, and in kindergarten, that number is almost 97 percent. Many sociologists, writers and parents have questioned whether this imbalance hinders young boys at the start of their education. Are female teachers less understanding of boys’ need to horse around? Or would male role models inspire boys to learn their letters and times tables? Some advocates point to research that lays out why boys ought to do better with male teachers.
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Paul Bruno @paul-bruno.com · 17/11/2025
Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think hechingerreport.org/proof-points... "The authors noted one other elementary-level study, in Florida, that also found no academic benefit for boys."
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Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think
A teacher's gender doesn’t matter for young boys, national study shows
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Write up of our new study, led by @erichengyuhu.bsky.social, examining the effects of teacher-student gender matching in U.S. elementary schools. We find little evidence of effects across many measure of achievement, behavior, and executive functioning.
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Educational Researcher - AERA @erjournal-aera.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Researchers investigate potential racial and ethnic disparities in disability identification across elementary school: "Black and Hispanic students were less likely than similarly situated White students to be identified with disabilities including across specific conditions." ➡️ bit.ly/438RQvG
Cover of the AERA Educational Researcher Journal, Volume 54, Number 7.
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UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences @ualbanycihs.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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UAlbany Study Finds Disparities in Risks for Reading Difficulties Emerge by Kindergarten
Early struggles with reading can have lifelong impacts on mental, physical and emotional health. Understanding who is most at risk of experiencing reading difficulties can inform strategies for early ...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Great to see findings from our new study on reading difficulties during elementary school (doi.org/10.1016/j.js...) being reported on in today's @timesunion.com www.timesunion.com/news/article...
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
A @us.theconversation.com research brief on our new study reporting on the risk and protective factors for reading difficulties during elementary school including repeatedly across time. #dyslexia #disabilities #reading theconversation.com/students-of-...
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Students of color are at greater risk for reading difficulties – even in kindergarten
The achievement gap in reading is evident by students’ first year of school, according to a new study – making early intervention all the more important.
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
My @psychologytoday.com write up on findings from our new empirical study of severe and persistent reading difficulties during elementary school (www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...). #dyslexia www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/chil...
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Who Are the Struggling Readers and How Can They Be Helped?
Which students are more likely to be struggling readers across elementary school, and which factors may lessen the risks for early reading struggles?
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Our new empirical study examining the early onset, overtime stability, and explanatory factors of reading difficulties across elementary school including repeatedly over multiple grades. doi.org/10.1016/j.js.... (For a freely available version, www.researchgate.net/publication/...) #dyslexia
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Paul L. Morgan @paulmorganphd.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Great to see the attention to disability under-identification in this new U.S. Commission on Civil Rights report (www.usccr.gov/files/2025-0...). Our new @aeraedresearch.bsky.social study finds continued evidence of these disparities across eight conditions. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/...
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