Sentences with phrase «number of black teachers»

This suggests that the recruitment and retention of a greater number of black teachers could support the positive development of black children.

But given the vast underrepresentation of Black teacher candidates in the U.S., it's also clear that while we work to increase numbers of Black teachers in classrooms, we also have to build the racial proficiency of the teachers — the predominantly White teachers — who are already there.

A large number of Black teachers were replaced in New Orleans, for example, after Hurricane Katrina, primarily by young, well - meaning white folks.

The research found that each city saw a drop in the number of black teachers in traditional and charter schools.

Keller noted that within individual groups, the number of Hispanic teachers achieving certification increased by 13 percent and the number of black teachers increased by 24 percent.

The study showed in Los Angeles that white and Asian teachers were overrepresented and that the number of black teachers was in parity to the percentage of black students.

To make matters worse, in some cities, such as Boston, the number of black teachers is actually declining.

A 2015 analysis by the Shanker Institute found that the number of black teachers has dropped precipitously in nine major cities.

At this weekend's convening, approximately 300 educators from around the country will gather to discuss these issues, and to brainstorm ways to increase the number of black teachers in our schools.

Many schools want to diversify their teaching force by increasing the number of Black teachers.

He estimated that if schools doubled the number of black teachers, the black - white suspension disparity could be cut in half.

The event also featured spokespeople who talked about each of the #WeChoose Campaign's platform planks, including privatization, the decline in numbers of Black teachers, the damage caused by «no - excuses» school cultures and more.

According to the article, between 2001 and 2012, the number of black teachers in Chicago dropped by 40 percent.