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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2022 · 24 MIN

Why Aren’t There More Black Teachers?

from Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast · host National PTA

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 experiencesFrom the Archives: Listen to our podcast episode featuring Rodney RobinsonRead “Diverse Teachers Matter,” from the National School Board AssociationFollow the Center for Black Educator Development and Sharif El-Mekki on social media: @CenterBlackEd and @SElMekki

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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.

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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...

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