For students of color to thrive in the classroom, they need to see themselves represented in the classroom. To ensure all students encounter teachers and mentors who understand and validate their experiences, we must break down the systemic barriers that prevent the recruitment and retention of educators of color.
The Latinx Teachers Fellowship provides a cohort of K-12 teachers in Massachusetts, Houston and the Bay Area with a learning network of peers and the tools to collaboratively prepare to maintain and improve the skills needed to serve large ELL populations
Laying the Groundwork for Policy Change
In this report, we spotlight the work of the Massachusetts Educator Diversity Act Coalition to push for policy and practice change in diversifying the educator workforce in a cohesive and tactical way.
We draw on perspectives shared during eleven, in-depth interviews with members representing the breadth of diversity at the coalition table and present findings on the conditions for success, the actions taken by the Educator Diversity Act Coalition, and outcomes and lessons learned from statewide efforts to infuse the voice of BILPOC students and educators into equity-focused policy and advocacy efforts.
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Latinos for Education Advocates for Additional Educator Diversity and Early College Investments in Massachusetts Budget
Boston, Massachusetts - Today, the Massachusetts Educator Diversity Act Coalition, spearheaded by Latinos
Latinos for Education Leads Advocates in Urging Massachusetts Legislators to Pass the Educator Diversity Act
Latinos for Education Leads Advocates in Urging Massachusetts Legislators to Pass the Educator Diversity Act
The Educator Diversity Act: Game Changing Policy to Promote Teacher Diversity
The Educator Diversity Act: Game Changing Policy to Promote Teacher Diversity By: Manny Cruz
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