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Teacher expectations play a measurable role in student achievement and behavior outcomes. Research demonstrates that implicit bias—whether related to gender or race—can influence grading, disciplinary referrals, and academic encouragement.

Some studies suggest boys may receive more corrective feedback and fewer positive reinforcement interactions than girls. Over time, these patterns can shape student self-perception and academic engagement. Awareness training and structured evaluation practices can help reduce the influence of implicit bias in classrooms.

• Implicit Bias in Education – Kirwan Institute → https://kirwaninstitute.osu.edu
• Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement → https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2743402/
• Gender Bias in Classroom Interactions → https://www.jstor.org/stable/42955948