Seattle Times: For Teacher Diversity, Look to Alternative Schools

The Times’ excellent series on teacher diversity in Washington is a much-needed deep dive into a critical issue facing public education: As our student bodies diversify, how can we ensure that kids have teachers who look like them, and can relate to them on a personal level?

As a former teacher, principal and leader of color at Green Dot Public Schools, I know that my colleagues look for schools where we have the freedom to innovate and serve our students most effectively, while accessing the structure and supports that reflect our community’s needs.