Investing in a Diverse, Quality Teacher Workforce: From Recruitment to Retention

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This symposium will explore how policymakers and educators can develop and sustain a diverse, high-quality teaching workforce that positively impacts student learning and experiences. Drawing on papers spanning diverse qualitative and quantitative methodologies, researchers will examine evidence-based policies and innovative practices that help ensure all classrooms are staffed with a responsive, capable, and diverse teaching workforce for the 21st century —from teacher recruitment, to preparation and professional learning. Evidence-based policies and practices at each stage of the continuum will be discussed, including teacher residencies, innovative preparation experiences, and elements of high-quality professional development, to articulate a systems-based approach to teaching and learning that supports the learning of all students.

Sub Unit

• Division K - Teaching and Teacher Education / Division K - Section 09: Teacher Education Innovation, Policy, and Research

Chair

• Maria E. Hyler, Learning Policy Institute

Papers

• Proven Preparation and Development Policies to Find and Keep Teachers - Anne Podolsky, Learning Policy Institute

• What We Know About Recruiting and Retaining Teachers of Color - Desiree Carver-Thomas, Learning Policy Institute

• Teacher Preparation for Deeper Learning - Linda Darling-Hammond, Learning Policy Institute; Jeannie Oakes, University of California - Los Angeles; Roneeta Guha, Learning Policy Institute; Maria E. Hyler, Learning Policy Institute; Steven Wojcikiewicz, University of Portland

• Deepening Teachers' Practice: A Literature Review of Effective Teacher Professional Development - Linda Darling-Hammond, Learning Policy Institute; Maria E. Hyler, Learning Policy Institute; Madelyn Gardner, Learning Policy Institute; Daniel Espinoza, Learning Policy Institute

Discussant

• Jal David Mehta, Harvard University