Teachers of color have been shown to have a positive impact on all students, including students of color with disabilities, yet the special education teacher workforce remains overwhelmingly white, with the proportion of special education teachers of color remaining static even as the student population becomes more diverse.
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The Unseen Divide: How the Teacher Diversity Gap Shapes K-12 Education
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity among teachers in K-12 classrooms nationwide creates a significant \”representation gap\” that impacts student experiences and outcomes, and can be addressed through strategic interventions such as financial incentives, professional development, and data transparency.