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Male teachers of Color: positive roll models

Male teachers of Color: positive roll models. Chantel Humpherys Social Issues Research Project Eths 2410 Spring 2014. Article/Ad. My Social Issue Vanishing male teachers of color Only about 2% of the nation’s teachers are black Declining trend is alarming.

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Male teachers of Color: positive roll models

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  1. Male teachers of Color:positive roll models Chantel Humpherys Social Issues Research Project Eths 2410 Spring 2014

  2. Article/Ad • My Social Issue • Vanishing male teachers of color • Only about 2% of the nation’s teachers are black • Declining trend is alarming. • Kids need to have positive male influences in their lives • Sometime teachers are the only positive in a child's life • Teachers who care that are their same color make a difference • I can succeed What is the roll of the African American? The coach/teacher and students http://www.dreamrisedo.org/sites/dreamrisedo.org/files/140130_v01_WEB_DRD_Landing_Page_marquee.jpg

  3. Scholarly Research • Article 1- Why we need more black Men in Teaching • You can’t be what you don’t see. • Black male teachers change the dynamics of the school • U.S. secretary of Education, is working on initiatives to help recruit black men into teaching

  4. Scholarly Research • Article 2 – Mr. Nigger: the challenges of educating black Males within Society • Reversing the negative circumstances of African American Males is difficult • Black male feel invisible and misunderstood • Fighting against history of oppression

  5. Scholarly Research • Article 3 – Where have all the teachers of color Gone? • Lack of support • Students of color need to see teachers of color • School districts with majority non-white student bodies being taught by less than 30% of non-white teachers

  6. My intervention Education themed Family College and Career fairs • African American teachers/mentors • Application and Financial assistance • $1000 - $1500 per fair • Goal - encourage African American Boys to look at teaching as a career http://thenotebook.org/summer-2009/091327/where-have-all-teachers-color-gone

  7. Resistance and support • Resistance • Parents - Concerned Financial support • Addressing resistance • Emphasize that financial aide counselors will be in attendance • Provide families with lists of scholarships available • Provide application assistance • Support • High school counselors • Parents • Teachers and administrators who value students

  8. http://www.tstt.org/male-teacher-of-color-initiative Impact of my intervention will have on the community The teacher shortage will decrease as more African American males entering the education system Children of color will have positive roll models who care Positive change in the schools

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