Black teacher shortage worrying lawmakers
(The Center Square) — Though it’s unclear how much education funding will flow from budget negotiations, House Democrats say it’s important to develop a pipeline for Black educators in Pennsylvania.
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(The Center Square) — Though it’s unclear how much education funding will flow from budget negotiations, House Democrats say it’s important to develop a pipeline for Black educators in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, 6% of teachers identify as a person of color; compared to 37% of the student population identifying as such.
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The Black Educators Hall of Fame honors Black teachers in Kansas, adding more to its roster of inductees annually.