Education Secretary: More Black Male Teachers Needed
With more classrooms headed by White, female teachers, the demand for
male teachers has always been high. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says the need
for Black male teachers is even greater. This fall he will be touring
historically Black colleges in the hopes of recruiting more Black male
teachers, reports CNN. Duncan cited troubling statistics that show
that less than two percent of the five million teachers hired nationally
are Black males... Here's what you had to say: Jocelyn commented via Facebook: "The problem is not the lack of Black male teachers in school. The problem is the lack of Black males at home."
Amanda wrote via Facebook: "That is a great idea...If our children see positive examples they will be motivated to learn and will gain the confidence to do better in the classroom."