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The Homogeneity Trap: Why One Bad School Story Makes Us Judge Them All

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Brian breaks down the “homogeneity effect”, our brain’s tendency to lump everyone in a group together. One teacher messes up, one school fails, and suddenly people think all public schools are bad. He explains why this mental shortcut is misleading, how local challenges shape school outcomes, and why public schools are far more diverse and resilient than headlines suggest.

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