Topic: Educator Diversity

The Leaks in the Teacher Pipeline: Why Recruitment Alone Won’t Diversify the Educator Workforce

article-cropped August 17, 2026 by Hannah Warren

For many teacher candidates of color, the greatest challenges emerge after enrolling in teacher prep programs: financial burdens, isolation, and inequitable clinical experiences

Meet us in the Principal’s Office: What Public Education Leaders Want You to Know Part 2

microphone May 13, 2026 by EdTrust

Part 2 of this two-part episode features a principal supervisor, will explore how the principal role has evolved, what’s being asked of school leaders that no one talks about, and what’s at stake if they continue to be unsupported

Meet us in the Principal’s Office: What Public Education Leaders Want You to Know Part 1

microphone May 05, 2026 by EdTrust

Part 1 of this two-part episode, two principals offer a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges facing public school principals today in their communities

Navigating The Current Political Climate as a School Leader of Color

article-cropped May 04, 2026 by Arn St. Cyr II

The political climate surrounding education has made the work more complicated than ever for school leaders and teachers

Strong Start, Strong Teachers: Supporting Teacher Preparation Programs for a Brighter Future

files March 04, 2026 by EdTrust-Midwest

Our report examines Michigan's teacher preparation landscape, identify gaps in the pipeline, and outline clear, equity-focused policy solutions to ensure aspiring educators not only enroll but complete, succeed, and stay in the profession

Hope and Hard Work Ahead: Building a Strong and Diverse Teacher Workforce for Michigan’s Students

files December 09, 2025 by EdTrust-Midwest

As part of a series on how to build a strong teacher workforce that supports student success and tackles Michigan’s teacher shortage problem, this report examines how Michigan struggles to attract and retain teacher candidates of color

Implementing the PREP Allotment: Interactive Resources for School System Leaders

compass November 05, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas, U.S. PREP at Texas Tech University

Texas has made historic policy shifts to expand and incentivize high-quality teacher preparation