Diversity Matters: How Schools Can Recruit and Retain More People of Color
December 8, 2021
A racially diverse staff academically benefits students of color and white students alike, according to several studies. Yet America's teachers, principals, administrators, and school board members are overwhelmingly white, while today's student body is mostly Asian, Black, Latino, and Native American.
The stories and videos in this report examine how school systems today are successfully recruiting and retaining people of color to craft K-12 policies, and to lead schools and districts to solve for this racial imbalance.
We talk to Latino school board members who have broken color barriers, and to human resources managers who have found innovative ways to screen for racial bias among teacher applicants. We also offer researchers' tips for recruiting and retaining teachers of color.
The stories and videos in this report examine how school systems today are successfully recruiting and retaining people of color to craft K-12 policies, and to lead schools and districts to solve for this racial imbalance.
We talk to Latino school board members who have broken color barriers, and to human resources managers who have found innovative ways to screen for racial bias among teacher applicants. We also offer researchers' tips for recruiting and retaining teachers of color.
Recruitment & Retention Districts Are Screening for Racial Biases During Teacher Job Interviews. Here's HowIncreasingly, school systems ask applicants questions about cultural competency, race, and equity during the interview process.
Equity & Diversity Infographic How Do Educators Feel About Staff Diversity? We AskedEducators of color and white educators have different opinions on whether and how administrators should address the lack of staff diversity.
Equity & Diversity The Vast Majority of School Boards Lack Latino Voices. What Can Be Done About It?Diverse school board members mean more opportunities for equitable policies, Latino leaders say.
Recruitment & Retention 4 Changes Schools Can Make to Recruit Teachers of Color and Keep Them AroundAmerica’s K-12 teaching force today remains predominantly white in stark contrast to its rapidly diversifying student body.
School & District Management Principals of Color Are Scarce. Here's What Districts Are Doing About ItMore than three-quarters of principals are white, though more than half of students are nonwhite. Here are some approaches to change that.
Equity & Diversity Collection VIDEOS: K-12 Staff Diversity Matters. Here's WhyThe lack of teacher diversity dates back to the establishment of America's public school system. A look at the history and some early signs of hope.
