Topic: Educator Diversity

Very Few Black Women Lead School Districts. These Superintendents Are Using the Power of Sisterhood to Change That

article-cropped 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,…

Developing a High-Quality and Diverse Principal Pipeline

article-cropped 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

article-cropped 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

article-cropped 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

files 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

file-text 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

files 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

files December 19, 2022 by EdTrust

Why School Leader Diversity MattersAll students, regardless of race or ethnicity, benefit from having teachers and school leaders of…