Forward: “Ethnic Matching:” Intriguing Idea, Challenging Practice
Geneva L. Gay
Preface
Where Do We Start?
Motivation
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Framework of the Book
Population Change in the U.S.
Demography Shift in U.S. Public Schools
Schools Are More than Black, White, and Latinx
Systems, Challenges, and Solutions
Chapter 2: Ethnic Matching As a Concept
Developing Perspective Knowledge
The Impact of Perceptive Knowledge
Perceptive Discrimination
Perceptive Expectations
Expectation Combined With Race and Ethnicity
Explicit Expectations
Implicit Expectations
Situational Expectations
Expectations and Ethnic-Matching
Takeaways
Chapter 3: Ethnic Matching In PK-12 Education
Impacts of Ethnic Matching in P-12
Response to Diversifying Teacher Education
Takeaways
Chapter 4: What Can We Learn From Ethnic Matching?
Let’s Start the Conversation
Build Positive Relationships with Students and Community
Self-Reflection and Honesty with Self
Cultural Responsive Lessons and Student Behaviors
Empathy with the Challenges Students Face
Be Patient and Resilient
Patient Teaching through a Culturally Responsive Lens
Resilient Teaching
Advocate for Justice and Believe in Students
Takeaways
Chapter 5: Practical Insight into the Impact of Teachers of Color on Students of Color
Intentional Approach to Teaching Students of Color
Oblivious Teachers
Irresponsible Teacher
Conscious Teachers
Activist Teachers
Responsive Teacher
Cultural Response to Knowledge
Takeaways
Chapter 6: Challenges In Diversifying Teacher Education: Creating a More Culturally Responsive Educator Workforce
Communities: Students of Color Populations
A Missing Conversation
Teachers of Color
The Other Side of Teachers of Color
Local and State Challenges in Diversifying Teacher Education
Teacher Preparation Programs
Takeaways
Chapter 7: Systematic Strategies For Developing A More Diverse And Culturally Responsive Workforce
Policies and Diversifying Teacher Education
School Leaders and Diverse Schooling
Grow Your Own Programs
Retention of Teachers of Color
Takeaways
Conclusion
Notes
About the Author
Index