Black teacher shortage worrying lawmakers
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(The Center Square) — Though it’s unclear how much education funding will flow from budget negotiations, House Democrats say it’s important to develop a pipeline for Black educators in Pennsylvania. During a policy committee hearing with the legislative Black caucus on Thursday, legislators heard from educators on what teaching can accomplish and what worrying trends they see. Sen. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia, warned of a lack of Black school board officials and...

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