UNCF Issues Revealing Report on Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Ed Programs
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) today released a special report identifying recruitment, curricular, and co-curricular best practices being implemented at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as major producers of Black teachers for America’s public education system.
The 40-page report titled “The Heart Work of Hard Work: Black Teacher Pipeline Best Practices at HBCU Teacher Education Programs,” provides a snapshot of the best practices four participating HBCUs shared to strengthen the Black teacher pipeline. The participating HBCUs were UNCF-member Huston-Tillotson University, Alabama A&M University, Albany State University, and Fayetteville State University. The selected institutions were listed among the top 25 four-year HBCUs that produce Black teacher college graduates in various K-12 education fields. To learn more, Click here.
The conclusion of the report calls for:
- Continued research and analysis of culturally responsive curriculum in teacher education programs
- Examination of the validity of teacher certification exams and potential barriers promoting the exclusion of specific student populations
- Advocating at the federal and state level for funding for HBCU teacher education programs
- Engaging private organizations to partner with HBCU teacher education programs to assist in supporting future educators
- Increasing funding resources for HBCU faculty to implement innovative practices
- Continued establishment and promotion of non-traditional pathways to becoming an educator