Academy for Educational Studies Series
Diversifying the Educator Pipeline
Supporting Black Educators through Recruitment, Preparation, and Retention
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Published: July 2025
9781975506131
$42.95
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Publisher: Myers Education Press
6" x 9"Language: English
Recognizing the "diversity crisis" in regards to the cultural dissonance between educators and their diverse students, Diversifying the Educator Pipeline provides a critical examination of the mistakes we have made in our efforts to bolster the presence of Black educators.
Grounded with the historical context of Black educators in America, Shaylyn Marks weaves research, practice and personal accounts to critically examine why efforts to diversify the educator pipeline have not yielded the desired results. With an analytical lens, the recruitment, preparation, and retention of Black educators is examined while offering alternative practices to strengthen these efforts. Acknowledging the cyclical nature of potential trauma and harm that occurs in educational spaces, insights and recommendations are provided for all stakeholders as a means to cultivate a diverse educator workforce that better supports and reflects diverse classrooms of students.
Diversifying the Educator Pipeline illuminates issues pertaining to the ways in which Black students and educators are disenfranchised, and serves as a call to action for the education community.
Perfect for courses such as: Socio-Cultural Foundations of Education; Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice; Cultural Perspectives in Education; Afrofuturism: in Search of the Black Fantastic; Black Feminist and Womanist Perspectives; Educational Leadership; Curriculum Development and Transformation; Advanced Topics in Education; Critical Thinking and contemporary Social Problem; Race and Ethnic Relations; The African American Experience in the United States; Cultural Diversity in U.S. Schools; and Sociology of Education
Preface
ONE
Prelude - Unpacking the Intersection of My Personal and Educational History
Unpacking the History of Black Education
TWO
Prelude - Unpacking My Teacher Recruitment Experiences
Exploring Disruptions to Black Educator Recruitment
THREE
Prelude - Unpacking My Teacher Preparation Experience
Where Have We Gone Wrong? A Critical Examination of the Role of Teacher Preparation Programs
FOUR
Prelude - Unpacking My First Teaching Experience
Examining Black Educator Experiences to Understand High Attrition Rates
FIVE
Prelude - Dreaming of a Better Tomorrow
Reclaiming and Dreaming
About the Author
Index
Reviews & Endorsements:
“Black education matters. To that end, the story of Black education cannot be told without the important role that Black educators have and continue to play. In this essential book, Shaylyn Marks offers invaluable insights into why diversifying the educator pipeline is critical to education, and how we do it. For anyone truly concerned about teacher education and retention of diverse educators this is a must read.”
Tyrone Howard, Faculty Co-Director; Professor of Education, UCLA School of Education and Information Studies
“Diversifying the Educator Pipeline: Supporting Black Educators Through Recruitment, Preparation, and Retention, is a wonderful academic text that dives into the field of education. With clear, meticulous research, Marks provides a thorough exploration of the ways in which to recruit, prepare, and retain Black teachers. Marks’ expertise and thoughtful presentation make complex ideas accessible while she encourages readers to think critically about the presented topics. Additionally, the way that Marks weaves in her personal story is a great touch and gives a research text a narrative feel. This book stands out as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and teachers.”
Patricia Lane, Assistant Professor, California State University Fresno, Kremen School of Education and Human Development
“Dr. Marks has written an essential book for educators that emphasizes the importance of sharing our personal narratives and lived experiences to achieve transformational change for all students. By telling the truth about the historical challenges and opportunities faced by Black educators, the hope is progress can be made towards a fully inclusive and equitable educational system.”
Dr. Tia Brown McNair, co-author of "From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education"
“The call to reimagine education is urgent, and Diversifying the Educator Pipeline responds with both history and hope. Uncovering systemic barriers that have long excluded Black educators, this book moves beyond loss to reclamation. Rooted in Sankofa, Shaylyn Marks challenges us to not only recruit Black teachers but to sustain and uplift them. The future of education depends on it.”
Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, PhD., Professor & Poet, Teachers College, Columbia University, Co-Editor, "All About Black Girl Love in Education: bell hooks and Pedagogies of Love"
“We need educators of color now more than ever. By drawing from empirical research to make the case, Marks has provided an important perspective in the work of supporting young people across content and context.”
H. Richard Milner IV, Professor of Education, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning