Breaking Down Barriers: Diversifying Your Teacher Recruitment Pipeline
It's no secret that the teaching profession is in dire need of more diversity. A recent study by the National Education Association found that while students of color now make up a majority of public school students, they are still woefully underrepresented among teachers. This lack of diversity not only hurts students but also harms teacher recruitment and retention efforts. So how can we break down these barriers and diversify our teacher recruitment pipeline? In this article, we will discuss some strategies that you can use to attract more diverse candidates to your program.