Wassim spoke with Joshua Kaufmann, senior executive director at Teach Plus Illinois, about pathways to more diverse teachers in public schools.
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To achieve diversity in public schools, we need diverse education students
The field of K-12 education primarily consists of white women. In order to achieve diversity in public schools, we need more diverse education students.
Rural schools must be included in discussions on diversity and social justice
In the absence of teachers of color, what are small and rural districts doing to address social justice issues and teach diverse perspectives?
Support, understanding keys to diverse teacher success in schools
Most of C-U's public school teachers are white, but many students are not. What are the implications for the few teachers of color?