Teacher Diversity

Karen Lewis sits outside her home on Sept. 13. She was one of about 100 teachers and social workers in the Schenectady, N.Y., district who were recently laid off via a Zoom call.
Karen Lewis sits outside her home on Sept. 13. She was one of about 100 teachers and social workers in the Schenectady, N.Y., district who were recently laid off via a Zoom call.
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Teaching Profession How COVID-19 Is Hurting Teacher Diversity
Layoffs that are based on seniority can disproportionately affect Black and brown teachers.
Madeline Will, September 14, 2020
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Teaching Profession 'No One Else Is Going to Step Up': In a Time of Racial Reckoning, Teachers of Color Feel the Pressure
It’s tiring to be asked to lead conversations about race and racism, teachers of color say. But at the same time, many feel a sense of responsibility to take charge of this work.
Madeline Will, July 21, 2020
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Recruitment & Retention How Districts Can Show They Are Committed to Building a More Racially Diverse Workforce
Here are some ways for districts and schools to demonstrate that they value and support teachers of color.
Elizabeth Heubeck, July 16, 2020
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Recruitment & Retention Recruiting and Retaining Teachers of Color: Why It Matters, Ways to Do It
Some districts are making gains in recruiting and holding onto Black, Hispanic, and Asian teachers. Here are some ideas for how to do it.
Elizabeth Heubeck, June 30, 2020
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Anne Beitlers, the director of the secondary teacher education program at the University of Washington, oversees a white caucus group discussion. In focus groups organized by personal identity, teacher-candidates work to understand how their identities could affect their teaching and to process their own experiences in a supportive space.
Anne Beitlers, the director of the secondary teacher education program at the University of Washington, oversees a white caucus group discussion. In focus groups organized by personal identity, teacher-candidates work to understand how their identities could affect their teaching and to process their own experiences in a supportive space.
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Teaching Profession Teacher-Candidates Get a Safe Space to Air Touchy Issues of Identity
Affinity groups known as caucuses let teacher-candidates at the University of Washington gather with others who share part of their identity, such as race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
Madeline Will, March 3, 2020
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11 min read
Recruitment & Retention Leader To Learn From Revamping Hiring and Support for Teachers
Gonzalo La Cava, the chief of human resources in The School District of Palm Beach County, Fla., has tackled high teacher vacancies by building a pipeline into the teaching profession for non-traditional candidates, better matching teachers’ skills and experiences to the needs of schools, and ensuring that new teachers get support during the critical early years on the job. He is recognized as a 2020 Leader To Learn From.
Michele Molnar, February 19, 2020
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8 min read
Recruitment & Retention Hiring Teachers of Color Is Just the First Step. Here's How to Keep Them
A new study offers insight into the experiences of teachers of color, and offers advice to principals and district leaders who are working to keep them.
Catherine Gewertz, September 25, 2019
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5 min read
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Teaching Profession Opinion Do Districts Actually Want Black Male Teachers?
It's a question that district leadership needs to answer—with action, not just words, writes Rann Miller.
Rann Miller, September 24, 2019
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Adrian Galvan, left, is a bilingual paraprofessional at Lyman Hall Elementary School in Hall County, Ga. He is part of program that aims to recruit teacher-candidates who reflect the ethnic and linguistic diversity of the student population.
Adrian Galvan, left, is a bilingual paraprofessional at Lyman Hall Elementary School in Hall County, Ga. He is part of program that aims to recruit teacher-candidates who reflect the ethnic and linguistic diversity of the student population.
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Teaching Profession Wanted: Teachers as Diverse as Their Students
Districts try "grow your own" programs to build an educator workforce that mirrors their changing student body.
Corey Mitchell, September 17, 2019
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Equity & Diversity To Recruit More Teachers of Color, This District Posted a Unique Job Ad
A district near Portland, Ore., is putting out an explicit call for underrepresented groups to apply for open jobs.
Denisa R. Superville & Madeline Will, July 24, 2019
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8 min read
Every Student Succeeds Act Most Students of Color Have White Teachers. Here's Pete Buttigieg's Plan to Change That
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg wants to increase transparency about teacher hiring practices to boost diversity in the field. Would his plan work?
Evie Blad, July 15, 2019
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Equity & Diversity Report Roundup Black Principals Could Boost Teacher Diversity
School districts struggle to hire teachers who reflect student demographics. Could the answer lie in hiring more principals of color?
Denisa R. Superville, June 11, 2019
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Equity & Diversity Opinion How Schools Can Foster a Better Racial Climate
Racist thinking and practices are deeply rooted in many schools, writes Tyrone C. Howard. These five approaches can create a less hostile environment.
Tyrone C. Howard, May 30, 2019
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Education Groups Tell Washington to Make Teacher Diversity a Priority. But How, Exactly?
Teacher diversity involves action at a variety of levels, but a broad swath say the federal government should be a key partner on the issue when it comes to legislation and regulation.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 23, 2019
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