Do We Need to Increase the Ranks of Teachers of Color? If So, How?

In 2014 the student population tipped and students of color now make up the majority. However the ranks of teachers of color has barely increased. Does it matter? Do we really need more teachers of color? If so, how can we attract and retain more non-white teachers. Follow: @larryferlazzo @gjladson @bamradionetwork Gloria Ladson-Billings is the Kellner Family Chair of Urban Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Faculty Affiliate in the Departments of Educational Policy Studies, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, and Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.