The Colors of Excellence Hiring and Keeping Teachers of Color in Independent Schools
This groundbreaking volume provides crucial information on the current state of diversity in independent schools. Featuring the objective findings of a 5-year study alongside personal stories by teachers and students of colour, this book offers a unique look at the progress independent schools are making to attract and retain teachers of colour. A must-read for all those who truly want to diversify their schools, this volume features powerful testimony by independent school faculty of colour, including the individual stories of African-American, Chinese-American, Native-American, Cuban-American, and Latino-American educators. It discusses how important a diverse teaching force is for creating a positive school culture for all students, and provides a framework useful in gauging the challenges of recruiting and retaining teachers in a shrinking national teaching pool.