Black, Latino teachers call for change amid teacher turnover problem: 'Acknowledge us' WorldTeacherDay
With white students now the minority in public schools nationwide, it’s never been more crucial for the teaching profession to reflect the same diversity. But as it stands today, 80 percent of teachers nationwide are white. Black and Latino teachers both leave the profession at higher rates than white teachers, which the Learning Policy Institute found is connected to poor working conditions and lower salaries.
Dixon, one of the lead authors, explains to Yahoo Lifestyle that this research is far more than just skin deep. “At a foundational level, what are the values and beliefs of black teachers and how can the school be in line with that?” he asks. “[For example,] In our case studies, principals talked about how, for black teachers, it wasn’t just important for students to learn the facts and figures. The goal for these schools was to develop students who would go out and serve their community.
A couple of the other teachers have put special emphasis on changes that need to start with the administration.
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