Blog Series
Welcoming Pathways for Refugee/(Im)migrant Educators in the U.S.
We believe that every child deserves highly qualified, motivated, inspiring, and diverse teachers encouraging their learning and growth throughout life.
According to UNESCO, 44 million more teachers are needed by 2030 to ensure universal primary and secondary education to children worldwide. There is also a need for greater diversity in the teacher workforce to ensure that all students receive instruction that builds upon their assets and meets their needs.
Attracting, welcoming, and retaining teachers who have varied and rich cultural and linguistic backgrounds and educators of color is a challenge for many nations worldwide. This blog series focuses on a solution being nurtured by the Center for Professional Learning (CPL), in partnership with actors across education systems throughout the United States, including workforce development programs, state departments of education, district and school leaders and talent managers, teacher preparation programs, refugee resettlement and immigrant service organizations, and community members.
Blogs in this series will provide readers with opportunities to learn about CPL’s recent Pathways to Teaching Project and about a growing body of work to create more welcoming pathways for educators of refugee/(im)migrant backgrounds now living in the United States.
