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California schools struggle to recruit and retain Black teachers

California, districts try to recruit and retain Black teachers; advocates say more should be done

In the last five years, state lawmakers have made earning a credential easier and more affordable, and have offered incentives for school staff to become teachers.

Bias, extra work and feelings of isolation: 5 Black teachers tell their stories

Five Black teachers talk about what they face each day in California classrooms, and what needs to change to recruit and retain more Black teachers.

Disrespect, low pay, lack of support keep Black teachers out of the profession

The cost of earning a credential and the disrespect they face while teaching are keeping Black teachers out of the classroom.

'Like a war zone': New Market family was in Maui during wildfires

On Monday, Aug. 7, the Sims family went into Lahaina for a normal day of their vacation. The family had arrived in Maui a few days earlier for the second