Advocates and educators say teachers can play a major role in bridging communities and schools. Teachers who know the community they serve are more effective.
Advocates and educators say teachers can play a major role in bridging communities and schools. Teachers who know the community they serve are more effective.
Studies show that students connect better to teachers who look like them. A group of Black teachers and education advocates discuss the value of diversity.
Studies show that students connect better to teachers who look like them. A group of Black teachers and education advocates discuss the value of diversity.
A coalition of education advocates traveled to four cities to spur strategic planning to reestablish the school & community bond. Community leaders and activists talk about the 'ideal school.'
A coalition led by Al Sharpton launched the first phase of an education movement. Churches in four cities are organizing working groups to lay their foundation.