EPIC IN THE NEWS
Talent Together creates alternative path to recruit and train Michigan teachers
DATE: February 25, 2025
In addition to ushering in the next generation of teachers, Talent Together is dedicated to closing the gap between white teachers and teachers of color. According to a 2021 report from the Michigan State University group Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, the proportion of Black teachers in Michigan slightly increased from 5% to 5.8% over the past decade — an addition of 469 Black teachers. The proportion of Hispanic teachers in Michigan increased from 1.0% to 1.4%, equaling 295 teachers.
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