Teacher Diversity Briefs

Nationally, the diversification of the teacher workforce is slowing compared to the diversification of college-educated adults, but California, Texas, and Washington, D.C. are bucking that trend. Explore what factors contribute to their relatively high rates of teacher diversity and how their policies and practices will likely affect teacher quality.

Even though the racial diversity of college-educated adults is increasing, the teacher workforce is not keeping pace. Explore how to set the right benchmarks for your state and consider possible policy solutions.