National Research Publications
Professional accountability for improving life, college, and career readiness.
This article proposes a model for professional accountability in education, suggesting comprehensive support structures across local, state, and federal levels. It highlights exemplary organizations and imagines an improved accountability framework, aligning with goals for lifelong learning.
This comprehensive report examines how teacher education programs in different countries train educators to support students' social, emotional, and academic growth. It identifies essential practices for fostering well-rounded development and suggests policy interventions for enhancing teacher preparation, aiming to prepare teachers to address diverse student needs in holistic ways.
The added value of Latinx and Black Teachers for Latinx and Black students: Implications for policy.
This article examines the positive impact of Latinx and Black teachers on students of similar backgrounds, highlighting improvements in academic engagement, cultural understanding, and overall success. By analyzing these benefits, the study provides policy recommendations for diversifying the teaching workforce to foster an inclusive, supportive educational environment that better reflects and serves diverse student populations.
Black men teaching: Toward a theory of social isolation in organizations.
The study examines the experiences of Black male teachers and highlights differences in social connection based on their representation within schools. Using Kanter's Theory of Numbers, it finds that Black male teachers who are the only ones in their schools often feel socially isolated, unlike those in schools with more Black male colleagues. This research proposes a theory of social isolation to explain these varied experiences in educational workplaces.
Male teachers of color: Charting a new landscape for educational research.
This special issue explores the complex identities of male teachers of color, focusing on intersections of race, gender, and professional roles. It examines their relationships with colleagues, expressions of gender and identity, and challenges in fulfilling role model expectations, highlighting how these factors impact teacher education. The research provides actionable insights for educators, administrators, and policymakers to advance diversity and support within educational environments. Read more.
Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers.
The Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers tackles the underrepresentation of Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers in U.S. public schools, addressing challenges like recruitment, retention, and development. This comprehensive resource, featuring insights from scholars and policymakers, aims to foster a more ethnoracially diverse teacher workforce.
Men Educators of Color in U.S. Public Schools
This book highlights the unique social identities and challenges faced by men teachers of color, especially around race, gender, and professional agency within education. It examines pathways into teaching, collaborations with diverse colleagues, and how these teachers navigate expectations as role models.
This study explores the discrepancy between public support for teacher diversity and the lack of policy action to recruit teachers of color, focusing on a small northeastern urban school district. Findings reveal how inconsistent leadership and curtailed efforts send mixed messages that hinder diversity. The study suggests that addressing unconscious bias and fostering accountability in leadership are crucial for effective diversity policies in education.