2020
Editorial: Getting back to the first grade
During my second year in law school, I was involved in an automobile accident. At that time, my financial cushion was threadbare, so meeting the insurance deductible abraded the fabric. Having no patch material or thread with which to sew, I had to go to work. I became a full-time sixth-grade teacher in Grosse Pointe […]
Read MoreAtlanta Man Becomes One of Georgia’s First Black Male Teachers of the Year
Johnathon Hines, a teacher at Barack Obama Elementary School in Atlanta, has been recognized as Georgia’s Pre-K Teacher of the Year. He is the first Black man to receive the award, and hopes to continue inspiring his young students! “Now I have the opportunity to inspire other males in early childhood. And that’s definitely one […]
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Addressing Teacher Diversity in NJ Schools
While about 56 percent of students in New Jersey are nonwhite, only 16 percent of teachers are racial or ethnic minorities. Seeking to diversify the educator workforce in New Jersey, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) introduced three bills to help schools recruit and retain teachers of color, as well as support culturally responsive teaching methods. “Many […]
Read MoreJustice For All: Lack of Black Male Educators in Florida Area Schools
Thirteen year old Nia Kirkland says nothing will get in the way of her dream of becoming a teacher. “Not most people want to be teachers because they say teachers don’t get paid enough — you’re really not gonna be cut out for this. It’s like, well, once you think about it, you’re right, but […]
Read MoreDemographics of new hires revamps conversation on need for minority teachers in Tennessee
For July, there were 77 new hires, 23 resignations and 18 remaining vacancies for Jackson-Madison County School System, as of Monday. But, the need for minority teachers – their recruitment and retention – is being discussed among the school board again because of the demographics of the new hires. Only one hire is a Black […]
Read MoreReport Highlights Teacher Recruitment, Diversity Initiatives
To address ongoing teacher shortages and increase the diversity of the teacher workforce, the state of Mississippi has launched Grow Your Own (GYO) initiatives, according to a New America report. The report, “Mississippi’s Multifaceted Approach to Tackling Teacher Shortages,” analyzes the impact of the programs and offers strategies other states can implement. Under GYO, […]
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