Sentences with phrase «for teachers of color»

The professional pipeline for teachers of color can be strengthened at all stages — from recruitment, induction, and retention.

Some school districts are beginning to do just that, launching specialized programs for teachers of color.

For starters, a Center for American Progress study titled America's Leaky Pipeline for Teachers of Color reports that minority teachers have higher expectations of minority students, provide culturally relevant teaching, develop trusting relationships with students, confront issues of racism through teaching, and become advocates and cultural brokers.

At the Urban Institute, we've shown that there are huge representation gaps for teachers of color and that the supply of teachers of color is greatly constrained by the number of college graduates of color.

Nashville Teacher Residency — Teacher prep program that seeks to satisfy the need for teachers of color.

Intended Policy Impact: MNPS creation of affinity group for teachers of color, specialized support for principals on hiring and supporting staff of color; State creation of 7 — 10 math licensure; support Mayor's office's initiative to provide affordable housing for teachers; State expansion of Minority for Minority Teacher Fellowship to include students of Middle Eastern and North African origin.

Summary: The goal of the Tennessee Educators of Color Alliance (TECA) is to provide a platform for teachers of color to advocate for themselves and their communities, increase the number of people of color involved in conversations about education policy, and equip educators with advocacy training and tools.

And The Collective, TFA's national alumni association for teachers of color, has also played a crucial role in boosting the number of minority teachers who stay in the classroom.

This lack of churn means that there is less opportunity for teachers of color to enter the teaching workforce.

Black teachers, join BTP on Wednesday, October 5 for the Teachers of Color night hosted by the play «The Shipment,» for an affinity night out at the theater.

Dr. Burciaga is a co-founder and co-coordinator of the Institute for Teachers of Color Committed to Racial Justice.

The pipeline into the profession for teachers of color is too often obstructed and unwelcoming, and change is imperative.

See also: «America's Leaky Pipeline for Teachers of Color: Getting More Teachers of Color into the Classroom» by Farah Z. Ahmad and Ulrich Boser