- According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 37% of black, first-time college students who enrolled in 2011-12 were no longer in school after three years.
- According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 30% of Hispanic, first-time college students were no longer in school after three years.
- According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2012, just 6.8% of public school teachers were black.
- Finds the U.S. Department of Education. minority students are more likely to be taught by inexperience teachers than those with experience in 33 states.
- Says the Institute of Labor Economics, exposure to at least one black teacher in grades 3 to 4 reduces the probability of low-income black male students dropping out of school by almost 40%.
- The U.S. Department says that only 30% of students enrolled in AP classes are black or Latino.
- from Investing in Preschool Programs, on average, early childhood education reduces the kindergarten black-white achievement gap by nearly 50%.
- The Civil Rights Project of UCLA found that, from 2001 to 2011. Latino enrollment increased by 47%.
- According to the National Center for Education Statistics, minorities are expected to be a majority of high school graduates.
It’s clear we need more experienced black teachers who can inspire students to stay in school. Thanks, Carol. I’ll be sharing this.