Addressing The Importance Of Recruitment And Retention Of Black And Latinx Teachers: Strategies Designed To Diversify The Teacher Pipeline

<p>The United States student demographic has shifted significantly, with minorities, particularly Black and Latinx students, now constituting almost half. However, the diversity of the teaching profession, historically led by White females, lags behind, with Black and Latinx teachers comprising less than 30%. This lack of representation poses challenges for students without culturally similar educators. My research explores the impact of teacher diversity on Black and Latinx students' success, revealing positive outcomes. Yet, attracting and retaining minority teachers faces obstacles, including feelings of isolation and financial concerns. Recommendations include educational pathways, scholarships, mentoring programs, salary incentives, and professional learning communities to foster a more inclusive and diverse teaching environment.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation - Public Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2024

Author dc:creator

• PIttman, Shavon

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Harrington

• Black and Latinx teachers
• Recrutiment
• Retention
• Mentoring
• Affinity Groups
• Educational Leadership
• Other Educational Administration and Supervision
• Other Teacher Education and Professional Development

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/837

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.nl.edu:diss-1893