Recruiting Males of Color
Why We Need Males of Color
- South Carolina’s students need to experience teachers of diverse cultures, gender, and backgrounds.
- Just one African-American teacher in an elementary school reduces drop-out rates among Black boys by nearly 40 percent and increases their recognition as gifted students.
- Unfortunately, only 2-3% of our state’s teachers are African-American males. Increasing diversity will improve the lives of all students.
How You Can Pay for College
- If your school has a Teacher Cadet Program, make sure to apply. Cadets receive AP and college credit for the course. Learn more at www.teachercadets.com.
- Check out CERRA’s College Financial News, providing students with a number of resources to explore that can help finance a path to the classroom. Learn more at https://www.cerra.org/college-financial-information.html.
- Apply for the SC Teaching Fellows Program. Teaching Fellows receive up to $24,000 in fellowship funds (up to $6,000 a year for four years) while they complete a degree leading to initial teacher certification. Learn more at teachingfellowsc.com.
- Connect with the Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students for Effective Role Models) Initiative whose mission is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader, more diverse background. The program offers up to $10,000 per year for up to four years.
Tips for Recruiting Males and Minorities
Minority students make up more than 40 percent of the U.S. public school population, while only 17 percent of U.S. teachers are minorities. According to a report by the Center for American Progress (CAP) by Ulrich Boser, the shortage of minority teachers poses a problem for students and schools. “Teachers of color serve as role models for students, giving them a clear and concrete sense of what diversity –and in our society—looks like.” Therefore, we must find ways to counteract these disparities.
Below, you will find helpful hints for recruiting males and minorities into the Teacher Cadet class:
Minority students make up more than 40 percent of the U.S. public school population, while only 17 percent of U.S. teachers are minorities. According to a report by the Center for American Progress (CAP) by Ulrich Boser, the shortage of minority teachers poses a problem for students and schools. “Teachers of color serve as role models for students, giving them a clear and concrete sense of what diversity –and in our society—looks like.” Therefore, we must find ways to counteract these disparities.
Below, you will find helpful hints for recruiting males and minorities into the Teacher Cadet class:
Join Our Efforts
The MiSTERS at College of Charleston are available to help you. If you need advice, information, or encouragement, they are prepared to assist. You can e-mail them at aljames@cofc.edu or connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and/or Facebook @cofcmisters.
Male & Minority Teacher Recruitment
