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Black Male Educators on Pipelines and Retention

By Jaclyn Borowski — May 4, 2021 5:45
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Black men account for only 2 percent of teachers, and their turnover rates are especially high. A look at the problems and potential solutions behind that statistic.

Jaclyn Borowski
Director of Photography & Videography,  Education Week
Jaclyn Borowski is the Director of Photography and Videography for Education Week.
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