October 19, 2021

KIPP MA Executive Director Speaks on Teacher Diversity

Recently, KIPP MA’s Executive Director, Rhonda ‘Nikki’ Barnes, spoke with State House News about how teacher diversity helps our students thrive.

“Having a majority BIPOC staff means that our students are spending most of their day in spaces where their identity and cultures are affirmed,” Barnes said. “Our student culture thrives as we see more teachers of color.”

 

Read the full article below!

https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/lawmakers-urged-to-intervene-on-teacher-diversity/

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