{"id":18504,"date":"2024-05-07T14:43:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allonlinebanglanewspapers.com\/news\/teacher-appreciation-week-kicks-off-with-new-uncf-study-finding-black-parents-and-caregivers-report-better-outcomes-when-there-are-more-black-teachers-at-school\/"},"modified":"2024-05-07T14:43:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:43:24","slug":"teacher-appreciation-week-kicks-off-with-new-uncf-study-finding-black-parents-and-caregivers-report-better-outcomes-when-there-are-more-black-teachers-at-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allonlinebanglanewspapers.com\/news\/teacher-appreciation-week-kicks-off-with-new-uncf-study-finding-black-parents-and-caregivers-report-better-outcomes-when-there-are-more-black-teachers-at-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Appreciation Week Kicks Off With New UNCF Study Finding Black Parents and Caregivers Report Better Outcomes When There are More Black Teachers at School"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Washington, DC, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the country celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) released a groundbreaking study that provides invaluable insights into the perspectives of African American parents on key issues in education and highlights the importance of Black teachers to Black families. <\/p>\n

The report, titled “Hear Us, Believe Us: Centering African American Parent Voices in\u00a0
K-12 Education\u201d offers a comprehensive analysis of the experiences, challenges and aspirations of African American parents in relation to race, college readiness, parental engagement and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Among the findings, more than 90% of Black parents surveyed said they want more opportunities to be involved in their children\u2019s education and more input into education laws. UNCF conducted focus groups and implemented a national survey of 500 low- to moderate-income Black parents. Additionally, a subset of 1,200 Black parents were surveyed in Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Houston, Memphis and New Orleans to assess some city-level trends. <\/p>\n

During this Teacher Appreciation Week, UNCF seeks to underscore the significant, positive influence that Black teachers have on students, families and communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAcross several indicators in the study, Black parents reported better experiences when their child attended schools with more Black teachers. While the research abounds on the positive effects of Black teachers on students, this report emphasizes the parent voice in this important scholarship.\u00a0 This report substantiates what we have known for decades: Black teachers matter,\u201d said Dr. Anderson. <\/p>\n

The report, based on extensive national quantitative research and focus groups highlights the crucial role that African American parents play in their children’s education. It underscores the importance of understanding their unique perspectives and incorporating them into education policies and practices.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Key findings from the report include:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  1. Black parents report higher college aspirations for their child and lower instances of school suspensions when there are more Black teachers at their child\u2019s school.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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