https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/diversity Diversity en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:33:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/high-school-teacher-academies-work-but-theres-a-break-in-the-pipeline/2026/09 Aspiring teachers of color often hit a wall before making it to the classroom, a new study finds. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:33:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/high-school-teacher-academies-work-but-theres-a-break-in-the-pipeline/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-extends-anti-dei-push-to-private-schools-eyeing-their-tax-exempt-status/2026/09 Schools that give racial minorities preferences would lose tax-exempt status under newly proposed rules. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:03:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-extends-anti-dei-push-to-private-schools-eyeing-their-tax-exempt-status/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-should-white-teachers-show-up-for-their-colleagues-of-color/2026/08 Racial equity demands fewer allies and more co-conspirators. Here’s why the distinction matters. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:43:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-should-white-teachers-show-up-for-their-colleagues-of-color/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-culturally-responsive-teaching-isnt-performative-how-to-get-it-right/2026/07 Want to create a more equitable education experience for all students? Start here. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:18:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-culturally-responsive-teaching-isnt-performative-how-to-get-it-right/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-calls-popular-smithsonian-history-teaching-materials-radical/2026/07 The White House criticized the Smithsonian's classroom lessons. But some teachers say the materials are invaluable. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:05:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-calls-popular-smithsonian-history-teaching-materials-radical/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/anti-dei-efforts-reshape-how-states-serve-english-learners/2026/06 A new research study shed light on how anti-DEI policies affect English-learner education. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:27:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/anti-dei-efforts-reshape-how-states-serve-english-learners/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-we-cant-give-up-on-teacher-diversity/2026/06 Many efforts to recruit Black teachers leave out a crucial element. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:38:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-we-cant-give-up-on-teacher-diversity/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-group-looks-for-ways-to-draw-men-into-teaching/2026/05 Fewer men are becoming teachers, prompting new efforts to recruit and retain them. Mon, 11 May 2026 21:17:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-new-group-looks-for-ways-to-draw-men-into-teaching/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-admin-accuses-minneapolis-schools-of-racism-in-protecting-minority-teachers/2025/12 The Justice Department has filed its latest suit alleging racism for efforts to boost teacher diversity. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:38:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trump-admin-accuses-minneapolis-schools-of-racism-in-protecting-minority-teachers/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-dept-cuts-grants-that-were-helping-college-students-become-teachers/2025/11 Ten universities collectively lost more than $20 million for efforts to diversify the teacher workforce. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:09:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ed-dept-cuts-grants-that-were-helping-college-students-become-teachers/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-images-should-reflect-real-life-demographics/2025/10 A reader pushes back on the illustration used with an Education Week Opinion essay. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-images-should-reflect-real-life-demographics/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-bilingual-hispanic-teachers-make-a-big-difference-for-english-learners/2025/10 A new study found benefits from hiring teachers of color with language certifications. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:04:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/why-bilingual-hispanic-teachers-make-a-big-difference-for-english-learners/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-schools-grow-more-culturally-diverse-calendar-planning-gets-more-complicated/2025/10 Districts have added holidays like Diwali to their calendars to reflect demographic shifts in enrollment. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:20:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-schools-grow-more-culturally-diverse-calendar-planning-gets-more-complicated/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-let-dei-thrive-how-agency-and-belonging-flourish-in-identity-safe-spaces/2025/09 We can’t afford to let go of diversity, equity, and inclusion, writes an author and educator. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-let-dei-thrive-how-agency-and-belonging-flourish-in-identity-safe-spaces/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/districts-lose-millions-for-this-school-year-as-trump-ends-desegregation-grants/2025/09 Funding will instead go toward grants for mental health services in schools, according to the Trump administration. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:44:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/districts-lose-millions-for-this-school-year-as-trump-ends-desegregation-grants/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/database-shows-which-states-gain-lose-female-superintendents/2025/08 The database tracks state-by-state superintendent demographics, revealing persistent gender gaps and uneven progress in boosting diversity. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:30:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/database-shows-which-states-gain-lose-female-superintendents/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/group-subscriptions/leadership/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-race-school-culture Your Guide to Race & School Culture Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:13:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/group-subscriptions/leadership/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-race-school-culture https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/merged-schools-a-growing-strategy-to-integrate-classrooms/2025/07 Merging schools can ease overcrowding, boost diversity, and improve academic outcomes. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:49:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/merged-schools-a-growing-strategy-to-integrate-classrooms/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-makes-or-breaks-a-districts-school-merger-plan/2025/07 District leaders in a rural, red area and a progressive city took different tones on rezoning. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:48:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-makes-or-breaks-a-districts-school-merger-plan/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-school-pairing-plan-promised-equity-and-stirred-backlash/2025/07 D.C.'s effort to pair two schools with divergent demographics backfired, dividing the community. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:48:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-school-pairing-plan-promised-equity-and-stirred-backlash/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/shakespeare-other-classics-still-dominate-high-school-english/2025/07 Despite efforts to diversify curricula, teachers still regularly assign many of the same classic works, a new survey finds. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:51:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/shakespeare-other-classics-still-dominate-high-school-english/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/women-people-of-color-still-underrepresented-in-superintendent-ranks/2025/07 Superintendents are getting younger, earning slightly more, and working longer hours, yet their pay still lags behind inflation, AASA found. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:43:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/women-people-of-color-still-underrepresented-in-superintendent-ranks/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-keep-supporting-students-in-a-hostile-political-environment/2025/06 Protecting kids outside of school may be beyond educators' means, but here are ways we can help them. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:46:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-keep-supporting-students-in-a-hostile-political-environment/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-let-dei-practices-die-replace-them-with-something-better/2025/06 Individual student agency enabled by strong families and schools can lead students to success, writes a researcher. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:02:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-let-dei-practices-die-replace-them-with-something-better/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-narrower-meaner-and-more-loyal-trumps-ed-agenda-hurts-students-like-me/2025/06 How President Trump is weaponizing education policy—and why it matters. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:47:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-narrower-meaner-and-more-loyal-trumps-ed-agenda-hurts-students-like-me/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-is-illegal-dei-trump-admin-s-school-probes-start-to-paint-a-picture/2025/05 Department probes focused on rooting out DEI have mostly targeted colleges. But the Trump administration is also looking toward K-12. Tue, 13 May 2025 15:03:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-is-illegal-dei-trump-admin-s-school-probes-start-to-paint-a-picture/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/national-science-foundation-cancels-more-than-400-stem-grants/2025/05 The terminations affect teacher training, after-school programs, and district-wide initiatives to boost math and science participation. Fri, 02 May 2025 19:54:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/national-science-foundation-cancels-more-than-400-stem-grants/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-ends-1-billion-in-mental-health-grants-for-schools/2025/04 The Education Department told grantees that their awards reflected the Biden administration's priorities. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:04:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-ends-1-billion-in-mental-health-grants-for-schools/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-wades-into-dei-fight-over-native-american-mascots-in-schools/2025/04 Scholars and Native American activists have long pushed back on schools’ use of such images. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:13:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-wades-into-dei-fight-over-native-american-mascots-in-schools/2025/04