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Perceptions Of Teachers Of Color In Independent Schools: Factors Associated With Teacher Retention, Mary Smith
Perceptions Of Teachers Of Color In Independent Schools: Factors Associated With Teacher Retention, Mary Smith
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The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of faculty of color in K-12 independent schools in the United States with particular attention to either supportive or non-supportive factors in their work. This study was designed to explore strategies for school leaders to retain faculty of color. This study was composed of the interviews of 12 faculty of color working at independent schools. Although there has recently been more attention given to the need to diversify the student body in independent schools, these schools still face challenges in diversifying the faculty population.
The findings indicate …