Educators of Color: Is Diversity in the Classroom Vital to Students' Success?
Start Date
2023 2:15 PM
Location
Alter Hall Poster Session 1 - 2nd floor
Abstract
Within a significant majority of classrooms across the United States, the absence of diverse educators within school educators is a large concern for students’ success and achievement. Previous research has revealed that increasing educators of color creates benefits for all students in terms of academic success and classroom comfort. Previous data also demonstrated the large difference in numbers between white educators versus educators of color, with white educators dominating the teaching field. For my research project, I hope to address the benefits of having scholars of color in front of classrooms and [offer] possible alternatives to recruit more educators of color, and emphasize the importance of diversity for students.
Educators of Color: Is Diversity in the Classroom Vital to Students' Success?
Alter Hall Poster Session 1 - 2nd floor
Within a significant majority of classrooms across the United States, the absence of diverse educators within school educators is a large concern for students’ success and achievement. Previous research has revealed that increasing educators of color creates benefits for all students in terms of academic success and classroom comfort. Previous data also demonstrated the large difference in numbers between white educators versus educators of color, with white educators dominating the teaching field. For my research project, I hope to address the benefits of having scholars of color in front of classrooms and [offer] possible alternatives to recruit more educators of color, and emphasize the importance of diversity for students.
