Eric.ed.gov – The Need for More Teachers of Color
Læst 48 gange eric.ed.gov har udgivet: José Luis Vilson is a blogger, speaker, and math teacher in New York City, where he has taught for 10 years. Parts of this article are drawn from his book “This Is Not a Test: A New Narrative on Race, Class, and Education.” In this article he shares his concern for the lack of representation of black and Latino people, especially males, especially as teachers. He notes that while some work as principals and district administrators, others are third-party vendors, education lawyers, and professors in institutions of higher education. Effective (and ineffective) teachers often leave the classroom in favor of these occupations, further diminishing the numbers of male teachers of color in the classroom. While plenty of men do great work in administration, many use it as… Continue Reading