ERIC Number: EJ955255
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Feb
Pages: 40
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-8312
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Teach for America: The Latinization of U.S. Schools and the Critical Shortage of Latina/o Teachers
Irizarry, Jason; Donaldson, Morgaen L.
American Educational Research Journal, v49 n1 p155-194 Feb 2012
Motivated by shifting demographics and the persistently low academic performance of Latinas/os in U.S. schools, the authors examine factors that influence the recruitment and retention of Latina/o teachers. Applying Latina/o critical race theory and cross-case analysis to data collected from three groups of Latinas/os at distinct points in the teacher pipeline--high school students, undergraduate preservice teachers, and inservice teachers--the authors conclude that the perspectives and experiences of Latinas/os differ significantly from the dominant narrative on teacher recruitment and retention, which is largely defined by White teachers' career histories. The findings of this study serve as an important race- and culture-conscious counternarrative that can inform efforts to systematically diversify the teaching profession. (Contains 8 notes and 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Teaching (Occupation), School Holding Power, Teacher Recruitment, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Shortage, Hispanic Americans, Low Achievement, Teacher Persistence, Critical Theory, Race, High School Students, Undergraduate Students, Whites, Career Development, Diversity (Faculty)
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
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