Summary
In the series Rethinking College, there has been an emphasis on showing why it's crucial to build and diversify the teaching pipeline throughout a student's academic life and the impact it can have. Geoff Bennett reports on why developing and recruiting more Black teachers is especially important for Black students to make sure they go on and get their degrees.
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News wrap alternative: Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.
Five Facts
- Where do Black male teachers make up less than 2 percent of all public school teachers?
- Why is a Black student having a Black teacher beneficial, according to this story?
- How is the Center for Black Education Development building a Black teacher pipeline?
- What lens is teacher preparation centered in?
- Who sets high expectations for Black students?
Focus Questions
Do you agree that students having a teacher that looks like them can be impactful? Why or why not?
News Analysis: The story focuses on Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Would it have been different if other parts of the country were covered?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
For More
What students can do: On a blank piece of paper, write down how a teacher has impacted you. If you haven’t experienced a moment where you felt a teacher has personally impacted you, write down how you think teachers can connect more with students.
STUDENT VIDEO OF THE DAY (March 21, 2022)
This lesson was written by Yesly Xante Rivas, NewsHour Classroom’s intern and News Hour's Vic Pasquantonio.
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