Organizational Contexts and Retention of Teachers of Color

• In Event: 32.083 - Roundtable Session 12
  In Roundtable Session: 32.083-12 - Teacher Characteristics: Identity and Experience

Abstract

Statement of Purpose: Much is written in the literature about the importance of recruiting teachers of color; statistics reveal that teachers of color are still underrepresented in the profession (Ingersol & Connor, 2009). Current studies focus on the importance of recruiting teachers of color, but little is known about the ‘revolving door’ as to why teachers of color are leaving the profession (Achinstein, Ogawa, Sexton, & Frietat, 2012).Consequently, this study may shed light on the power structures and professional exchanges that may have implications for retaining teachers of color.

Authors

• Jean Madsen, Texas A&M University

• Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela, Michigan State University