The Future Teachers & Educators Program provides resources, opportunities, and support for students exploring careers in teaching and education. Research shows that students of color benefit academically when taught by teachers of the same race. In particular, Minnesota’s urban school districts have a high percentage of Southeast Asian students, with some schools having a majority Southeast Asian enrollment. However, only 2.5% of Minnesota’s K-12 teachers are Asian American. More teachers and educators of color are needed to better reflect Minnesota’s student population.
The Future Teachers & Educators Program connects students with specialized teaching programs, courses, workshops, professional development opportunities, and networks within the College of Education and Human Development to help them advance toward careers in teaching and education.
Ordway, D. (2017, May 22). Minority teachers: How students benefit from having teachers of same race. The Journalists Resource. https://journalistsresource.org/.
Coalition of Asian American Leaders: Education. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://caalmn.org/community/education/.
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