Forum

NKU’s College of Education is committed to addressing the need for a diverse and culturally competent workforce. The diversity of teachers has a critical impact on diverse learners' attitudes, achievement, and motivation in schools. When students have teachers with backgrounds similar to theirs, they feel a sense of belonging and often perform better in school. In Kentucky public schools, less than 5% of teachers are of color, but 25% of K-12 students are of color—a number that is increasingly on the rise. NKU’s Diverse Educator Job Fair and Forum Discussion help to advance efforts towards creating a more diverse workforce that more accurately reflects the diversity of our Kentucky students. Through local school partnerships, a Diverse Educator Job Fair, scholarships, and much needed public discussion with all of our stakeholders, NKU is committed to the long term efforts of recruiting and supporting diverse educators in our region.

Please join this converation by attending the Diverse Educator Discussion Forum 

April 27, 5:15pm in the Digitorium