Based on the school to prison pipeline that has garnered a great amount of attention in the past decade, many studies have underscored the need for Black male teacher presence in schools. However, not much beyond rhetoric has taken place to change educational policy or practices. While the student body in American K-12 education has become…

Describes how, with the lure of tuition assistance and academic support, South Carolina's "Call Me Mister" program seeks to increase the number of Black male teachers in the state's public school system. (EV)

Describes how two regional universities with lengthy teacher certification programs adapted to meet the national challenge of recruiting more male and minority-group elementary school teachers nationwide while still adhering to standards of excellence. The Experimental Certification of Ethnic Colleagues for Elementary Schools resulted in accolades…

This report provides background information concerning recruitment of teachers in Maryland, especially minority teachers; identifies current initiatives; and presents new directions. Actions were taken by a task force established by the Maryland State Board of Education to recruit teachers in critical shortage areas and to promote teaching as a…

Based on the view that more male role models are needed for young children and that there would be pedagogical benefits to having greater numbers of male early childhood teachers, this study examined female teachers' perceptions of barriers to men entering early childhood education (ECE) and their recommendations for recruiting males into ECE…

An evaluation report on faculty and staff recruitment by the Austin Independent School District (AISD) is presented. Recruitment goals included increasing the percentage of the Black and Hispanic staff population to equal the percentage of Blacks and Hispanics among the student population. Attention is directed to the ethnic percentages of AISD…

A study was conducted at Kutztown University (Pennsylvania) to examine issues affecting women in higher education. Areas addressed in the study include aspirations for advancement, perceptions of family support, perceived institutional support, perceived barriers to advancement, and networks perceived to support faculty. Data were solicited…

The McNeese State University-LaGrange High School Teacher Recruitment Project in Lake Charles, Louisiana, seeks to increase the number of minorities enrolled in the university's teacher education program, with special emphasis on recruiting males of color. In Louisiana, students of color comprise 43 percent of public school enrollment while…

The integration of women into law school faculties was studied to determine the interrelationships among cultural, institutional, and individual influences. Currently available data on women's representation in law schools were analyzed, and data were collected from a national law faculty recruitment conference and through on-site visits to 10 law…