Teacher Diversity
Teaching Profession
What the Research Says
The Teaching Pool Isn't Diversifying As Quickly as Other Workers. Why?
Teachers used to be more diverse than their college-educated peers. New national and state data show how that's changing.
Recruitment & Retention
Opinion
There鈥檚 a Stunning Oversight in CTE: Careers in Education
Teachers are a core part of our workforce鈥攂ut you wouldn鈥檛 know it to look at CTE programs. School leaders must start growing their own.
Law & Courts
Top Affirmative Action Foe Has New Target: Scholarships for Aspiring Minority Teachers
The legal activist behind the U.S. Supreme Court college admissions decision has now sued over an Illinois minority scholarship program.
Teacher Preparation
Democrats and Republicans Agree Teacher Prep Needs to Change. But How?
Teacher-prep programs "have been designed essentially to mass-produce identical educators," a dean said at a congressional hearing.
Teaching Profession
The State of Teaching
Black Teachers Have the Highest Morale. Why?
Black teachers view the job more positively, exclusive survey data show. How can schools hold onto them?
Teaching
Opinion
'We Need Help': Teaching Amid Turbulence (Video)
None of her experiences as a Black woman or her professional training prepared her for this moment, explains a high school teacher.
Recruitment & Retention
How Effective Mentors Strengthen Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Rudy Ruiz, founder of the Edifying Teachers network, shares advice on what quality mentorship entails for teachers of color.
Recruitment & Retention
The First Step to Hiring a Diverse School Staff: Believing It's Possible
District leaders who want to prioritize diverse staffing need to search widely for new job candidates鈥攁nd give them reasons to stay.
Recruitment & Retention
K-12 Essentials Forum
Building a Diverse Staff to Improve Equity and Student Outcomes
Join this free virtual event to get up to speed on the pivotal role of diversity in K-12 education.
Special Education
What the Research Says
One Group of Teachers Is Less Likely to Identify Black Students for Special Ed. Why That Matters
Researchers say their findings argue for diversifying the teacher workforce.
Equity & Diversity
Spotlight
Spotlight on Inclusion & Equity
This Spotlight will help you examine disparities in districts鈥� top positions, the difference between equity and equality, and more.
Recruitment & Retention
Opinion
What Teachers of Color Say They Need Most
Teachers of color face the same challenges as their white peers, in addition to others.
Recruitment & Retention
Video
How to Support Early-Career Teachers: Advice From Native Educators
They were new teachers fresh out of a graduate program to create a Native teacher pipeline. Today, neither is still in that position.
Teaching Profession
See How Diverse Your State's Education Workforce Is
Our interactive visualization shows how states stack up in creating a more representative teaching force.