Why Aren’t There More Black Teachers?

Episode 54 of the Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast podcast, hosted by National PTA, titled "Why Aren’t There More Black Teachers?" was published on February 2, 2022 and runs 24 minutes.

February 2, 2022 ·24m · Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast

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Summary

Most people can count on one hand the number of Black teachers they had during their schooling. Our guest Sharif El-Mekki is working to change that. Sharif discusses how underrepresentation of Black teachers has repercussions for all of our children, and for Black children in particular.

Episode Description

Most people can count on one hand the number of Black teachers they had during their schooling. Our guest Sharif El-Mekki is working to change that. Sharif discusses how underrepresentation of Black teachers has repercussions for all of our children, and for Black children in particular.

Resources:

Visit TheCenterBlacked.org to learn more about Sharif’s work, including opportunities for paid apprenticeships and other teaching experiences
From the Archives: Listen to our podcast episode featuring Rodney Robinson
Read “Diverse Teachers Matter,” from the National School Board Association
Follow the Center for Black Educator Development and Sharif El-Mekki on social media: @CenterBlackEd and @SElMekki

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