Educator Diversity State Profile: New York
October 06, 2023 by EdTrust A new report released by the New York Equity Coalition shows school level leadership does not represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population in New York State public schools.
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The Importance of Developing, Supporting and Retaining Local Community Teachers of Color
July 25, 2023 by José Alfredo Menjivar Ortéz, Ph.D. As a bilingual Latino teacher of color, lifelong public school student, and education advocate my entire life in New York City, I never could see anyone that I could role…
Leading with Excellence Video Series
June 20, 2023 by EdTrust We have launched this Leading with Excellence video series to amplify the voices of women leaders.
Very Few Black Women Lead School Districts. These Superintendents Are Using the Power of Sisterhood to Change That
May 18, 2023 by Gabriela Montell During Teacher Appreciation Week, a group of Black women superintendents gathered at The Education Trust’s national headquarters in Washington, DC, to discuss the pressures they face in their work lives,…
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Developing a High-Quality and Diverse Principal Pipeline
March 11, 2023 by Nathan Kriha What do you remember about your favorite principal? I, for one, have vivid memories of the fearless leader of Cossitt Elementary in La Grange, Illnois, Principal Tavegia — a permanent…
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…