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    The Board is committed to increasing the number of teachers of color and Indigenous teachers.

    One of PELSB's strategic goals is to grow, support, and diversify Minnesota's educator workforce:

    • Build and strengthen pathways to support educators moving up tiers
    • Support Systems to recruit and retain BIPOC educators

    Data:

     

    Number of BIPOC

    Percentage of BIPOC

    Source

    Students

    321,269

    36.91%

    2023 Supply and Demand Report

    Teachers

    3,840

    6.24%

    2023 Supply and Demand Report

    Teacher candidates enrolled in a licensure program

    2,142

    17.14%

    2023 Supply and Demand Report

    Teacher candidates that completed a licensure program

    378

    11.14%

    2023 Supply and Demand Report
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