Classroom Q And A

Four teachers share their personal experiences and challenges as teachers of color in predominantly white educational settings. They cite specific examples of bias, micro-aggressions, and the feeling of being both invisible and hyper-visible in the educational system. They confess to not feeling truly valued or acknowledged for their contributions. Turning to solutions, the group pointed to the need for districts to take more proactive steps to support teachers of color. This includes more robust recruiting and retention processes, increased leadership diversity, training on implicit biases, and the significance of fostering a genuine culture of inclusion and appreciation. The conversation wrapped with reflections on questions white administrators can ask themselves to support educators of color better. Follow on Twitter: @janicewyattross @RachelEdohoEket @Laleh114000 @klrembert @larryferlazzo@jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Read related article on Edweek Dr. Janice Wyatt-Ross has a Bachelor’s in Special E