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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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