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Book Synopsis Recruiting and Retaining African American Teachers in Rural and Suburban School Divisions by : Kendra Core King
Download or read book Recruiting and Retaining African American Teachers in Rural and Suburban School Divisions written by Kendra Core King and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Effective School District Recruitment Strategies of African American Teachers by : Christopher P. Watkins
Download or read book Effective School District Recruitment Strategies of African American Teachers written by Christopher P. Watkins and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: There has been a continual decline in the number of available minority group teachers to supply America's public school for the past six decades. Several factors were noted for this decline which included better opportunities for minority advancement in other professions, low teacher salaries, the low prestige and status of teaching, institutional racism, and challenges with teacher certification and state licensure exams. The purpose of this study was to identify strategies used by school district officials to increase African American teacher hiring in Georgia. This study examined the district strategies that were implemented to recruit and hire minority teachers and the challenges the districts encountered in recruiting African American teachers in Georgia. The researcher examined the Certified Personnel Index data from the 180 public school districts in Georgia to determine which districts had at least 5% growth in African American teacher hiring from 2000-2007. Initially, criteria sampling was used and sixteen districts met the criteria. Purposeful sampling was also used to select nine school districts to participate in this study. The nine school districts included three rural districts, three urban districts, and three suburban districts. The geographical location of the districts consisted of two in South Georgia, three in Middle Georgia, and four in North Georgia. In the findings of this study, there were sixteen district recruitment strategies used and eleven district challenges mentioned by respondents regarding African American teacher recruitment and hiring. The recruitment strategies and challenges were similar in comparable districts based on size and geographical location. Rural, suburban, and urban districts had similar strategies and challenges. The North Georgia districts tended to use somewhat similar strategies and faced similar challenges. The Middle Georgia districts also tended to be similar in use of strategies and the challenges faced by the district. However, there was a noticeable difference in the two South Georgia districts with one being a small rural district and the other being a large urban district. Three district strategies were noted by all participants including college and university partnerships, job fairs, and the use of the Teach Georgia state recruitment website. All participants mentioned a tight budgetary constraint in a struggling economy as the most prevalent challenge in their districts. Five districts also named salary competition and teacher recruitment competition as a major challenge in its overall recruitment plans. The researcher drew two conclusions from the findings. First, there was little difference in African American teacher recruitment strategies and overall teacher recruitment used by the selected districts. Second, there was little difference in the challenges that districts faced with African American teacher recruitment and overall teacher recruitment.
Book Synopsis Recruitment and Retention of Kindergarten Through Grade 12 African American Male Educators in Rural Environments by : Shannon T. Lewis
Download or read book Recruitment and Retention of Kindergarten Through Grade 12 African American Male Educators in Rural Environments written by Shannon T. Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African American male teachers represent a disproportionately low number of educators in the American public school system. This lack of representation has implications for understanding, interacting with and educating the growing population of students of African descent in public schools. In addition, all students benefit from experiencing African American males in classrooms for cultural and educational reasons. For these reasons, recruiting and retaining African American males for careers in education is imperative. This dissertation investigated the reasons African American males do not select careers in education given the history of this career and its prominence for people of African descent. Using Critical Race Theory (CRT) as a theoretical framework, this phenomenological study addressed barriers that African American men may face in pursuing a career in education. Six African American male educators (elementary, middle and high school levels) from three school districts in rural Arkansas were interviewed to ascertain their views on why African American males were not pursuing degrees and careers in education. A qualitative analysis of participant interviews explored economic, academic, social and cultural factors affecting black males in deciding to enter the teaching profession. Specifically, African American males described a lack of positive African American male role models, financial hardship as a deterrent to college enrollment, and expectation of inadequate professional salary. The study focused on five emergent themes that elucidate a more complete understanding of barriers faced by African American male educators: (1) Stereotypes of African American males; (2) Motivations to teach; (3) Barriers faced by African American men in becoming teachers; (4) Specific problems encountered in the classroom; and (5) Encouraging other African American men to teach. Keywords: Critical Race Theory, African American male educators, recruitment, teacher shortage.
Book Synopsis Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategies by : Janet Kearney-Gissendaner
Download or read book Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategies written by Janet Kearney-Gissendaner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tools and resources in this book help school leaders seamlessly incorporate minority teacher recruitment and retention programs into current human-resources activities. With details about exemplary minority teacher recruitment and retention programs, this book also showcases strategies for how to replicate such programs in your own school or district. Contents include: A Critical Examination of Teacher Shortages: Thoughts on Needed Change; Identification of Recruitment Models Focused on Minority Teachers: A Theoretical; Concept and Survey; Pipeline Programs for Minority Teacher Recruitment; and Prepare for Action.
Book Synopsis Black Male Teachers by : Chance W. Lewis
Download or read book Black Male Teachers written by Chance W. Lewis and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume offers sound suggestions for advancing diversity in the teaching profession. It provides teacher education programs with needed training materials to accommodate Black male students, and school district administrators and leaders with information to help recruit and retain Black male teachers.
Book Synopsis Motivating Factors that Influence African American Teaching Candidates to Seek Positions with Particular School Districts by : Wanda Brown-Cox
Download or read book Motivating Factors that Influence African American Teaching Candidates to Seek Positions with Particular School Districts written by Wanda Brown-Cox and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose. The purpose of the study was to ascertain motivating factors that may influence African American teaching candidates to seek positions with particular school districts. Procedure. A survey was developed and utilized as the medium for the collection of data. This survey and an explanation of the study was sent to the following institutions who agreed to participate: North Carolina A & T, Southern University-Baton Rouge, University of Florida A & M, Texas Southern University, and CUNY State University. The sample population consisted of 155 African American teaching candidates enrolled in teacher education programs at the aforementioned institutions. Conclusions. (1) School districts, especially ones who have experienced limited results with recruiting African American teachers, may want to rethink their recruitment strategies to better address both district and community issues with potential candidates. (2) African American teaching candidates in this study indicate a desire to work for districts that exemplify a vision to educate all students and encourage high expectations for academics and student behavior. (3) These teaching candidates are concerned about support issues and indicate a need to work for districts with strong support programs for teachers in place. (4) Despite the relatively low mean responses to items concerning the importance of location (whether urban, suburban, or rural) participants' responses to community items indicate a desire to live in racially tolerant and progressive communities. Implications/Recommendations. If school districts are not better able to redistribute African American teaching candidates, they will be meeting the challenge of diversity with an essentially monocultural teaching force. School districts may want to go beyond traditional methods of recruitment such as employment fairs and provide extended opportunities for dialogue with teaching candidates, and ally themselves with community representatives, organizations, and African American teachers presently working for the district to further strengthen their chances of recruiting prospective African American teachers.
Book Synopsis Recruitment and Retention Initiatives for African American and Hispanic Teachers in Selected School Districts in Texas by : Anita Jane Perry
Download or read book Recruitment and Retention Initiatives for African American and Hispanic Teachers in Selected School Districts in Texas written by Anita Jane Perry and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Factors Influencing Recruitment and Retention of African-American Teachers in Selected School Districts in Bexar County, Texas by : Michelle Moore Garrett
Download or read book Factors Influencing Recruitment and Retention of African-American Teachers in Selected School Districts in Bexar County, Texas written by Michelle Moore Garrett and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Factors Influencing Recruitment and Retention of African-American Teachers in Selected School Districts in Bexas County, Texas by : Michelle Moore Garrett
Download or read book Factors Influencing Recruitment and Retention of African-American Teachers in Selected School Districts in Bexas County, Texas written by Michelle Moore Garrett and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Black Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Rural Areas of Southeastern North Carolina by : Angelina Cobb
Download or read book Black Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Rural Areas of Southeastern North Carolina written by Angelina Cobb and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore teacher recruitment and retention practices for Black educators in rural counties in Southeastern North Carolina. The theories that guided this study are John Ogbu’s cultural-ecological theory of minority school performance, and Richard Valencia’s deficit thinking theory. The research question that supported this study was: What are the lived experiences of recruitment and retention initiatives for Black teachers in rural Southeastern North Carolina? The study design was a descriptive study that utilized the sample of Black educators in rural Southeastern North Carolina. There was a total of 10 teacher participants in this research study. The setting was rural counties in Southeastern North Carolina with a focus on Twine, Golfe, and Haire counties. The data collection methods that were used in this study were individual interviews, exit surveys, and a reflective writing prompt. The analytical approach that was utilized in this study was Moustakas’ transcendental approach. The major themes of the study were feelings of home, culture of the school district, and diversity and equity initiatives, which indicate a need for more targeted recruitment and retention measures for Black educators in the form of various levels of support, financial incentives and partnering HBCUs and local community colleges with Grow Your Own programs.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of African American Education by : Kofi Lomotey
Download or read book Encyclopedia of African American Education written by Kofi Lomotey and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of African American Education covers educational institutions at every level, from preschool through graduate and professional training, with special attention to historically black and predominantly black colleges and universities. Other entries cover individuals, organizations, associations, and publications that have had a significant impact on African American education. The Encyclopedia also presents information on public policy affecting the education of African Americans, including both court decisions and legislation. It includes a discussion of curriculum, concepts, theories, and alternative models of education, and addresses the topics of gender and sexual orientation, religion, and the media. The Encyclopedia also includes a Reader's Guide, provided to help readers find entries on related topics. It classifies entries in sixteen categories: " Alternative Educational Models " Associations and Organizations " Biographies " Collegiate Education " Curriculum " Economics " Gender " Graduate and Professional Education " Historically Black Colleges and Universities " Legal Cases " Pre-Collegiate Education " Psychology and Human Development " Public Policy " Publications " Religious Institutions " Segregation/Desegregation. Some entries appear in more than one category. This two-volume reference work will be an invaluable resource not only for educators and students but for all readers who seek an understanding of African American education both historically and in the 21st century.
Book Synopsis African American Teachers' Perspectives on Effectively Supporting and Sustaining Their Employment in Suburban School Districts by : Orathia T. Bradley
Download or read book African American Teachers' Perspectives on Effectively Supporting and Sustaining Their Employment in Suburban School Districts written by Orathia T. Bradley and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study explored African American teachers' perceived levels of support with regard to mentoring, internal supports, external supports, and other contributing variables to determine the extent to which they fostered sustained employment in suburban school districts. The research data included input from 61 African American teacher respondents from seven suburban school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania. The data was elicited through the use of a 76-item survey instrument, open ended response questions, and personal interviews. It determined that African American teachers benefited from mentoring and specific internal and external support systems. Data analysis from this study provided specific strategies that schools can employ to cultivate improved working conditions and relationships and foster sustainment of African America teacher in suburban schools.
Book Synopsis African American Teachers' Perception of Racial Disparity Within Suburban School Districts by : Kellee Bush
Download or read book African American Teachers' Perception of Racial Disparity Within Suburban School Districts written by Kellee Bush and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suburban school communities have seen an increase in racial diversity over the years. Such change in demographics for suburban schoolteachers has yet to transpire. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenology study is to determine how K–12 African–American educators perceive and manage their professional roles while teaching in suburban, mid-Atlantic school districts located approximately 30 minutes from major urban centers. Eleven currently employed suburban school educators were asked through LinkedIn to participate in this study. All participants were interviewed using one-to-one semi-standardized interviews that were audio recorded and then transcribed. Critical race theory (Delgado & Stefancic, 2001) was applied to this study as a framework. It allowed participants to tell their own counter-stories and narratives about their experiences as educators in a predominantly White (Caucasian) educational setting. The following research questions supported the study: How do African–American teachers manage their jobs and roles within predominantly White (European American) suburban school districts? Are there situations when African–American teachers feel as if they must adapt or change their behavior within the work setting? What initiatives do minority teachers believe could improve the minority teacher retention and recruitment rates within the suburban setting? Interview transcripts were analyzed using the qualitative data coding software, Atlas.ti. Themes included participants sharing that they feel the effects of racial disparity in their day-to-day interactions, both professionally and socially. Also, working relationships between students, staff, colleagues, and administration were significant factors in their success or failure on the job. Likewise, many participants also shared that their district could work harder to retain the minority teachers compared to their current efforts, as well as employ additional professional teaching staff. Mentorship and the desire for minority teacher support amongst minority staff members while on the job, was another theme shared. The conclusions of this study will grow the body of research needed in the field of minority educators in suburban schools. Such findings will also provide information to administrators and human resource departments of school districts, regarding the needs of diverse staff and importance to all parties in diversifying school districts.
Book Synopsis The Colors of Excellence by : Pearl Rock Kane
Download or read book The Colors of Excellence written by Pearl Rock Kane and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features the findings of a 5-year study on independent schools alongside personal stories by teachers and students of color. It analyzes teacher diversity in 11 independent schools and includes a list of provocative questions to help schools evaluate their own progress. It includes specific guidelines to help educators close the faculty diversity gap in their schools. The intended outcome is an enhanced understanding of ways that independent schools can attract and retain greater numbers of teachers of color.
Book Synopsis Flip the System US by : Michael Soskil
Download or read book Flip the System US written by Michael Soskil and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This powerful and honest book uncovers how we can flip the system, building a more democratic, equitable, and cohesive society where teacher expertise drives solutions to education challenges. Editor Michael Soskil brings together a team of diverse voices to highlight solutions, spark positive change, and show us the path forward towards a more civil and more peaceful America. In each chapter, inspiring educators describe how we can create lasting and meaningful change by elevating teacher expertise; educating the whole child; increasing teacher morale; and fighting for all of our children to have equitable opportunity and quality schools.
Book Synopsis District and School Leaders' Perceptions of Recruitment and Retention of Teachers of Color in Public K-12 Rural Tennessee Schools by : Veronica Rogers-Horton
Download or read book District and School Leaders' Perceptions of Recruitment and Retention of Teachers of Color in Public K-12 Rural Tennessee Schools written by Veronica Rogers-Horton and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research was limited when it came to the perceptions of rural district and school leaders regarding the recruitment and retention of teachers of color. Beginning in 2021 2022, Tennessee’s Educator Diversity Policy, 5.700 outlined requirements for local education agencies to submit goals, plans, and strategies to promote the recruitment and retention of teachers of color with the consideration of the population of students of color who are enrolled compared to teachers of color who are employed within schools. Due to the increasing enrollment of students of color in public schools, the increasing diversity of the workforce in the United States, and the positive outcomes that teachers of color had for all students, but specifically for students of color, research was necessary to understand what strategies could be utilized by rural district leaders and rural school leaders to support the recruitment and retention of teachers of color in public K 12 rural Tennessee schools. In this qualitative, interpretive study, seven rural district leaders and seven rural school leaders completed the questionnaire. I discovered rural district and school leaders, who were responsible for submitting goals, plans, and strategies to the state of Tennessee, as well as for the recruitment and retention of teachers of color, did not feel equipped to provide specific strategies, and organizational support geared toward the recruitment and retention of teachers of color.
Book Synopsis Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining STEM Teachers for a Global Generation by :
Download or read book Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining STEM Teachers for a Global Generation written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-05-27 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recruiting, Preparing, and Retaining STEM Teachers for a Global Generation, showcases 15 chapters highlighting both the challenges and successes of recruiting, preparing, and sustaining novice teachers in the STEM content areas in high-need schools.
