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For Immediate Release
October 24, 2022

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熊猫视频Releases the Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers

First of Its Kind Book Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Scholars, Practitioners, and Policymakers

Washington, October 24, 2022—The 熊猫视频 (AERA) has released the Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers, edited by Conra D. Gist and Travis J. Bristol.

A first of its kind, the Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers addresses key issues and obstacles in ethnoracial diversity across the life course of teachers’ careers, such as recruitment and retention, professional development, and the role of minority-serving institutions.

Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers are underrepresented in public schools across the country, with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color making up 37 percent of the adult population and 50 percent of children, but just 19 percent of the teaching force. Yet research over decades has indicated their positive impact on student learning and social and emotional development, particularly for Students of Color and Indigenous students.

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Including chapters from leading researchers and policymakers, the Handbook is designed to be an important resource to help bridge the gap between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. In doing so, this research will serve as a launching pad for discussion and change at this critical moment in our country’s history. A preview of the research and policies associated with this volume was spotlighted in a special report, “.”

“This volume comes at an important time in which it will help drive vital conversations about teacher diversity,” said 熊猫视频Executive Director Felice J. Levine. “Not only that, but it will provide policymakers and practitioners with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions to support a diverse educator workforce.”

The Handbook originated with a grant from 熊猫视频through its education research conferences program. The conference, titled “Framing, Examining, and Charting the Landscape of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers,” was held in April and November of 2018.

Praise from past 熊猫视频presidents calls the Handbook “timely, engaging, and comprehensive” (James A. Banks, 1997–1998), “a must-have for teacher educators” (Gloria J. Ladson-Billings, 2005–2006), “distinguished along so many dimensions” (Kris D. Guti茅rrez, 2010–2011), and “a research-based roadmap for the critical work needed in teacher education, education policy, and K–12 settings” (Deborah Loewenberg Ball, 2017–2018).

	Dr. Conra D. Gist is an associate professor of teaching and teacher education in the College of Education at the University of Houston. Her research focuses on understanding the various types of programs, policies and practices that support the development and advancement of Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers in education systems.
	Dr. Travis J. Bristol is an associate professor of education at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Education. He chairs the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards board of directors and is a former National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation dissertation and postdoctoral fellow.

 A Q&A with the editors is posted on the 熊猫视频website. A  by the editors on increasing and supporting teacher diversity was published on the Washington Post website. An excerpt of the piece is available on the 熊猫视频website.

The Handbook is available for purchase on the 熊猫视频website in hardcover, paperback, and eBook formats.

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About AERA
The 熊猫视频 (AERA) is the largest national interdisciplinary research association devoted to the scientific study of education and learning. Founded in 1916, 熊猫视频advances knowledge about education, encourages scholarly inquiry related to education, and promotes the use of research to improve education and serve the public good. Find 熊猫视频on , , and .