During ISTELive 23, panelists discussed the need for students to see themselves in their teachers--and the need for Black educators.

ISTELive, Abbott Elementary, and a push for Black educator representation


During the opening ISTELive 23 keynote, panelists discussed the urgent need for minority students to see themselves represented in their teachers

Key points:

  • Black male teachers are desperately needed in U.S. schools
  • Getting more Black teachers--and Black male teachers--means suggesting education career paths early on and understanding students' cultural experiences
  • See related article: 5 ways the homework gap is worse for students of color

Representation matters, and when students have educators who look like them, it does wonders for their learning experience. At ISTELive 23’s opening mainstage event, featured speakers sat down for a chat about the challenges around representation and getting more Black educators—particularly Black male educators—into classrooms.

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