Leslie Fenwick

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white Owen Ferguson Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Having Black teachers and other educators of color improves students' classroom experiences, research shows. They often serve as role models, set high academic expectations and teach material that connects to students' lives outside of schools. This can lead to higher standardized test scores, better school attendance and more classroom...