District leaders and principals face many challenges in finding racially and ethnically diverse teachers to serve their students. Fortunately, there are solutions, too.
Test your knowledge of recruitment strategies, the impact of California’s affirmative action ban on teacher diversity, the role of mentorship in retaining teachers of color, and the complexities of building a more diverse and inclusive educator workforce.
A version of this article appeared in the October 1, 2025 edition of Education Week as What are the challenges diversifying staff?
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A version of this article appeared in the December 13, 2023 edition of Education Week as Quiz: What Are the Challenges and Strategies to Diversifying School Staff?
