And, while people often assume pay scales are what undermine retention and recruitment of
talented black educators, we know with certainty that working conditions, relationship with direct supervisors, lack of respect, and the dreaded «invisible tax» all play a much larger role in creating a «hole in the bucket.»
As a part of Ed Trust's ongoing work around teachers of color, the assets they bring to the classroom and the challenges they face, we sat down with longtime
educator and former Washington State Teacher of The Year and Milken Award - winner Nate Bowling to hear his ideas about the challenges surrounding recruiting
talented Black teachers, the experiences that drive too many
talented Black teachers out of the field, and what it will take to ensure that America's teaching workforce reflects its student body.