Preparing Students of Color for the Future Workforce
Lessons From Communities in Indiana and New Mexico
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When it comes to readying students for the jobs of the future, America’s K-12 education system too often does not sufficiently prepare Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students. Research has shown that this negatively affects these students’ life outcomes, specifically in terms of their long-term career prospects and economic security.
1 For example, Black, Latinx and Indigenous people are currently underrepresented in high-wage jobs but overrepresented in low-wage work and among the unemployed.
2 This is particularly significant because unemployment for low-wage workers who are overrepresented as service industry essential workers has soared during the coronavirus pandemic.
Itâs a common refrain among the change-resistant: âWeâve always done it this way.â But in a difficult year, where charting the unknown has become a daily occurrence, itâs a tough argument for a school to make. Weâve never done things this wayâmeaning it may be the perfect opportunity to do them differently.
In our work with schools and districts from across diverse geographies and demographics, the Institute for Teaching and Leading has seen first-hand the incredible hard work of leadership teams and educators to adjust to this new and ever-changing landscape. Our organization works with schools and districts across the country to create more student-centered learning experiences, which gives us a unique view to the changes that are, and are not, happening at scale.
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