Want more diverse teachers in more places? Start with diverse principals

The inequitable distribution of teachers is among the largest and most pervasive challenges facing American schools. A host of studies has shown that stronger teachers—as measured by experience, credentials, education, teaching practices, and student growth—are more likely to be found working with students who are affluent and white. We have found these distributional asymmetries across … Continue reading Want more diverse teachers in more places? Start with diverse principals