Increasing the Numbers of Teachers of Color in K-12 Public Schools.

Branch, Andre J.

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Publication Date: 2001

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Increasing the Numbers of Teachers of Color in K-12 Public Schools.

Branch, Andre J.

Educational Forum, v65 n3 p254-61 Spr 2001

Demographic data depict schools with burgeoning numbers of students of color and extreme underrepresentation of minority teachers. Actions to recruit and retain teachers of color include changing methods of evaluating preservice teachers, providing a strong cultural literacy base for teacher education curriculum, and initiating community-based mentoring programs. (SK)

Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Minority Group Teachers, Public Schools, Teacher Education Curriculum, Teacher Recruitment

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Language: English

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