美国学校中罕见的黑人男性教师受到立法者的赞扬,赞扬他们的影响,并呼吁在联邦支持下促进多样性和学生的成功。
Black male teachers, rare in U.S. schools, are praised by lawmakers for their impact and called for with federal support to boost diversity and student success.
来自双方的议员,包括Rep. Gregory Meeks和发言人Mike Johnson分享了黑人男性教师的个人故事,这些教师深刻地影响着他们的生活和职业,突出显示了他们作为导师和榜样的作用。
Lawmakers from both parties, including Rep. Gregory Meeks and Speaker Mike Johnson, have shared personal stories of Black male teachers who profoundly influenced their lives and careers, highlighting their role as mentors and role models.
他们强调,黑人男性教育工作者使所有学生受益,但美国公立学校教师中只有不到2%是黑人男子,与Brown诉教育委员会案之后历来流离失所有关的短缺以及持续存在的系统性障碍。
They emphasize that Black male educators benefit all students, yet less than 2% of U.S. public school teachers are Black men, a shortage linked to historical displacement after Brown v. Board of Education and ongoing systemic barriers.
专家和立法者呼吁采取联邦行动,包括奖学金、税收抵免和抵押贷款援助,以改善招聘和留用情况,同时强调教室中代表的多样性对于公平和学生的成功至关重要。
Experts and lawmakers call for federal action, including scholarships, tax credits, and mortgage assistance, to improve recruitment and retention, stressing that diverse representation in classrooms is essential for equity and student success.