ERIC Number: EJ1402118
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0951-8398
EISSN: EISSN-1366-5898
"Like Where Are Those Teachers?": A Critical Race Theory Analysis of Teachers of Color Who Have "Left" Teaching
Hernández-Johnson, Monica; Taylor, Valerie; Singh, Ravijot; Marrun, Norma A.; Plachowski, Tara J.; Clark, Christine
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), v36 n10 p1924-1944 2023
In seeking to address teacher shortages in the United States, teacher preparation programs, and state education department leaders in particular, have largely focused on the recruitment of new teachers. To some extent, recruitment efforts have also included attention to racially diversifying the teacher ranks. Using a Critical Race Theory framework, this article challenges hegemonic narratives about Teacher of Color absence in, and departure from, teaching, calling attention to their enduring presence in the profession and their experiences as teachers. Findings reveal that despite the persistent and pervasive spiritual, psychological, physiological trauma Teachers of Color suffer, their pride in their identities and commitment to their work as Teachers of Color persist.
Descriptors: Critical Race Theory, Minority Group Teachers, Teacher Persistence, Teaching Experience, Trauma, Psychological Patterns, Elementary Secondary Education, Racism
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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