Schooling the teachers, from California to Cambodia
1. United States
San Francisco’s Pipeline for Black Early Childhood Educators is training future teachers to help ensure the success of young Black learners. A recent survey by the city’s school district found that only 44% of Black children were ready for kindergarten, compared with nearly 70% of white children and 68% of Asian American children. The pipeline provides wraparound supports for trainees to help them finish the program and earn a teaching permit.
Research shows that Black students who have just one Black teacher in K-3 are more likely to finish high school and enroll in college, but low pay can make it
