Why creating opportunities for students of color to become teachers is important
The Colorado Department of Education recently published a study to explore the current landscape of teacher diversity in the state. The report, Keeping up with Kids: Increasing Minority Teacher Representation in Colorado, is a call to action.
The highlight of the report is the list of specific strategies to increase the recruitment and retention of teachers of color and why this is an important issue to address.
I sincerely hope that all stakeholders, from legislatures and policy makers to school district leaders and teacher preparation programs are planning to respond to that call.
I know I am.