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Get up to speed on the pivotal role of diversity in K-12 education. As school districts grapple with the challenge of aligning their teaching staff with the demographics of their student body, we’ll take a deep dive into effective strategies that school and district leaders can employ to unlock the potential for change.

Participants will hear from a range of experts who have successfully navigated and implemented strategies for building a diverse staff, see survey data from the EdWeek Research Center on the impact of diverse educators on school districts, and get actionable ideas to implement in their districts. From innovative recruitment techniques to strategies for retaining a diverse teaching staff, participants will gain practical knowledge to enhance their own efforts in fostering inclusivity.

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We’ll highlight key insights from recent reporting on the role of diversity in K-12 education.

Daniela Franco Brown

Assistant Managing Editor, Education Week

Daniela Franco Brown is an Assistant Managing Editor for race, opportunity and equity.

How important do you believe it is to have a racially or ethnically diverse teacher workforce in your district or school? And how big of an impact does pay have on diverse staffing? Share your ideas and explore the findings of an EdWeek Research Center survey of district leaders, principals, and teachers on the importance of a diverse teacher workforce.

Daniela Franco Brown

Assistant Managing Editor, Education Week

Daniela Franco Brown is an Assistant Managing Editor for race, opportunity and equity.

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Research shows students benefit when educators mirror the demographics of the student body. But districts often struggle to act on the desire for a more racially diverse staff. Hear from education leaders who have made a concerted effort to expand the pool of candidates for key educator roles—and believe district leaders elsewhere can and should do the same.

Mark Lieberman

Reporter, Education Week

Mark Lieberman is a reporter for Education Week who covers school finance.

Sponsor content provided by Stride Learning Solutions

Recruiting more teachers of color is one thing. But when it comes to retaining these educators, researchers say it’s important to remember an old adage: teachers leave their principals not their students. In this session, learn what policies and programs can help retain teachers, and what role school leadership plays in this endeavor.

Ileana Najarro

Staff Writer, Education Week

Ileana Najarro is a reporter for Education Week covering race and opportunity in schools across the country.

In this quiz-style session, participants will be asked to recall intriguing data points presented earlier in the forum.

Daniela Franco Brown

Assistant Managing Editor, Education Week

Daniela Franco Brown is an Assistant Managing Editor for race, opportunity and equity.

Hear the big takeaways from this virtual Forum.

Daniela Franco Brown

Assistant Managing Editor, Education Week

Daniela Franco Brown is an Assistant Managing Editor for race, opportunity and equity.

Building a Diverse Staff to Drive Student Success

Agenda

Welcome & Introduction

Interactive Session: Establishing the Importance of a Diverse Staff

Industry Perspective

Panel Discussion: Assembling a Diverse Staff

Industry Perspective

Interview: The Role School Leaders Play in Retaining Teachers of Color

Interactive Session: Test Your Knowledge! Fostering a Diverse K-12 Workforce

Closing Thoughts

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Building a Diverse Staff to Drive Student Success

Agenda

Welcome & Introduction

Interactive Session: Establishing the Importance of a Diverse Staff

Industry Perspective

Panel Discussion: Assembling a Diverse Staff

Industry Perspective

Interview: The Role School Leaders Play in Retaining Teachers of Color

Interactive Session: Test Your Knowledge! Fostering a Diverse K-12 Workforce

Closing Thoughts

Event sponsored by

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