If we want our students to aspire to become teachers, then they need role models who share similar experiences and backgrounds. In 2022, more than half of all public school students were students of color, with many attending schools where BIPOC students made up 75% of total student enrollment. Yet only approximately 22% of teachers shared similar backgrounds. How do we inspire future teachers and retain those who mirror today’s diverse student populations?
Presented by Dr. Adam Clark, Superintendent, Mt. Diablo Unified School District (CA); Dr. Antoine Hawkins, Superintendent, Evergreen Elementary School District (CA); and Dr. Kai Mathews, Founder and Lead Designer, The Liberatory Classroom