Rethinking Layoff Policies to Protect Teacher Diversity
March 07, 2023 by Eric Duncan, J.D. The “national teacher shortage” has dominated news headlines for months now, with states and districts investing resources toward ensuring that vacancies are filled. States have invested their COVID-relief funds in…
It’s Time to Invest in High-Quality Teacher Preparation
January 31, 2023 by EdTrust co-authored by The Commit Partnership, Educate Texas, Teach Plus, The Education Trust, and Philanthropy Advocates Today’s teachers are responsible for preparing the workforce of tomorrow. Research demonstrates that the quality…
Completing the Cycle: Supporting and Retaining Teachers of Color in Houston
January 19, 2023 by EdTrust Houston-area teachers told us what they need in order to succeed and stay in challenging academic environments. Amid teacher…
Want More High-Quality Teachers in Texas? Focus on Teacher Diversity
January 17, 2023 by EdTrust 73% of Texas students are children of color. However, only 41% of teachers are people of color.
5 Things State and District Leaders Can Do to Advance Strong and Diverse School Leadership
December 19, 2022 by EdTrust School leaders really matter. School leaders play a fundamental role in recruiting and supporting strong educators, driving rigorous instruction,…
Increasing School Leader Diversity in Georgia
December 19, 2022 by EdTrust Why School Leader Diversity MattersAll students, regardless of race or ethnicity, benefit from having teachers and school leaders of…
More Than A Third of Georgia Students Do Not Attend A School With A Leader Of Color
December 14, 2022 by EdTrust Only 44% of principals and assistant principals in Georgia identify as people of color WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, The Education Trust and New Leaders released a new report, Increasing School…
Educators of Color Make the Case for Teacher Diversity
November 15, 2022 by EdTrust While the majority of U.S students are children of color, only 20% of teachers are people of color. What’s…
How States Can Use American Rescue Plan Funding and Federal Grants to Support Teacher Diversity
October 11, 2022 by EdTrust All students, regardless of race or ethnicity, benefit from having a racially and culturally diverse teacher workforce, and the…