What Is Diversity Recruitment and Who’s Doing It?
Some educational organizations may refer to diversity on their campus as ethnic minority groups, men, older persons, persons with disabilities, persons of nontraditional sexual orientation, persons for whom English is a second language, and other nontraditional groups. As a part of your research on school districts of interest, you should know how diversity is defined [...]
Culturally Responsive Teaching
By Sara Smith, The Education Alliance Brown University Cultural diversity should be infused in the classroom and school setting. Yet, many academic institutions and school districts keep this vital aspect of education at the bottom of the priority ladder. What routes can be taken within educational settings in order to “climb” to a higher level [...]
Book Reviews Spring 2010
Books That Teachers Of Color Should Read Kam’s Corner Kam Williams is a syndicated film and book critic who writes for 100+ publications. He is a member of the New York Film Critics Online, the African-American Film Critics Association, and the NAACP Image Awards Nominating Committee. Between Good and Ghetto: African-American Girls and Inner-City Violence [...]
SPECIAL EDUCATION: FULL INCLUSION
SPECIAL EDUCATION: FULL INCLUSION By: Faye Jones, PhD. The field of education is moving towards full inclusion on both elementary and secondary levels. The laws, Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Title II ensure that the educational system is obligated to protect students with disabilities at all [...]
Become A Transformer
America’s educational system must quickly transform into a place where all children can learn and develop the skills they need to compete in a service driven, global economy. Our new economy is facing more competition from abroad, and workers are becoming more competitive and more skilled. This educational transformation must occur on various levels, and it [...]
WHAT PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS SHOULD KNOW
WHAT PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS SHOULD KNOW Say “Yes” Before Being Asked More often we are hearing new graduates express concern that with the national budget cuts the job market for teachers has become very competitive and that their dream job may be no more than a dream. They are also concerned that if they are fortunate [...]
WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEACHER?
WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEACHER? All teachers have an obligation to strengthen their knowledge of subject matter and instructional strategies, as well as to enhance their understanding of students as learners. As a new teacher, you can start with the basic understanding of your school district’s curricular goals, and the state’s standards for student achievement. [...]
WE TEACH AMERICA
WE TEACH AMERICA BY: Stephen Jones, PhD. Every year thousands of new teachers launch their careers in urban and rural public schools. Frequently they are hired to fill in positions for teachers who are retiring or leaving to work in another school district. The new teacher is challenged to teach in their assigned school to [...]
THE NO EXCUSES PHILOSOPHY: STRATEGIES FOR MOTIVATING STUDENT OF COLOR
By: Darrell Andrews Years ago, my wife and I traveled with several volunteers to take a large group of African-American and Latino students on a trip to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. 100% of the 150 or so students we were spending the weekend with were from the inner city, and our focus was to [...]
THE CURRENT STUDENT-TEACHER TRENDS
THE CURRENT STUDENT-TEACHER TRENDS As reported by the National Center for Education Statistics NEW TEACHER HIRES Between 2008 and 2018, increases are expected in the numbers of new public school teacher hires and new private school teacher hires. The number of new teacher hires in public schools was estimated at 284,000 in 2008 is projected [...]
SHAPING STUDENT SUCCESS: WAYS TO INVOLVE PARENTS
SHAPING STUDENT SUCCESS: WAYS TO INVOLVE PARENTS Teachers and schools can overcome barriers to parent involvement by reaching out and building trusting relationships. The key is to help parents feel welcome and respected. Those teachers who involve parents build continuity and structure. The following strategies will enable the lines of communication to open between teachers [...]
RECRUITMENT: NAVIGATING THE JOB FAIR
RECRUITMENT: NAVIGATING THE JOB FAIR When it comes to searching for employment opportunities and finding that perfect job, the very thought of job hunting can be daunting for those trying to capture their first job or interview. Though this present economic crisis many have seen a decline in positions with employers of choice, where in [...]
PROSPECTIVE TEACHER TOOLKIT
PROSPECTIVE TEACHER TOOLKIT By: Eddie Thomas Interviewing Essentials & Possible Questions An interview is required for 99% of the job opportunities available. Therefore, effective interviewing skills are a must! Others will be competing with you to obtain the same position. Thus, it is critical not only to convince an employer that you can do the [...]
GREAT LEADERS DON’T MANAGE THEY INSPIRE
By: Tawan Perry Taking on a leadership role in any setting can be tough. Despite all the benefits of being in charge, not everyone is born a natural leader. Luckily, there are some things that even the least likely leader can do to hone management abilities and become an effective leader of an organization. So [...]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS: HOW TO PREPARE TEACHER CANDIDATES
By: Ayanna Cooper, Ed D. Lessons, Demonstrations and Discussions Students in Georgia’s public schools have continued to become more culturally and linguistically diverse. On the state’s 2007 – 2008 report card, 60,257 students in grades K – 12 were reportedly receiving language support services through English to Speakers to Other Languages (ESOL). Just nine years [...]
Editorial Contributors Spring 2010
CONTRIBUTORS Author and educator who has dedicated his life to diminishing the academic gap that prevents students from achieving their dreams. He has used his understanding of students to help them reach their full potential. Associate Professor of the Master of Arts Teaching Program, Univ. of Indianapolis. Encourages new teachers to join organizations so they [...]
BEYOND CULTURE, Speaking the Same Language
By: Delcia Mendez, Ethan Kahn and Angelia Ridgway, PhD. Masters of Arts in Teaching Programs are preparing graduate students to become engaging secondary teachers, not only to earn a teaching license and master’s degree, but also to attain personal growth in the way they view how students learn and how to meet their various needs. [...]
President’s Race to the Top Kick-Off
SPOTLIGHT: MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT The mission of the Wright Middle school is “to educate all students to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to participate fully in an evolving global society.” A public charter school established in 1997, the Wright school is the smallest and most ethnically and economically diverse middle school in [...]
TEACHERS OF COLOR Magazine Spring 2010 Issue
PATHWAYS TO EXCELLENCE: Great Leaders Don’t Manage, They Inspire Strategies for Motivating Students Of Color MAKING A DIFFERENCE: President’s Race to the Top Kick-off Q&A with Nancy Evans, Principal of Wright Middle School in Madison, WI on the Presidents visit and the importance of multicultural education. IN THE CLASSROOM: We Teach America What Makes a [...]
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