• Structure and support robust pathways and strategies to increase staff of color

• Institute holistic strategies/systems for diverse teacher development, recruiting, hiring and retention

• Build systemic strategies for recruiting and retaining staff of color

     A. Encourage and recruit students to enter the profession

     B. Establish affinity groups for teachers of color

     C.  Add questions related to cultural competence and racial consciousness in hiring interviews

     D. Activate reflection on the message of careers in education at all levels

     E. Engage higher education in expanding teachers of color and tap into colleges as partners

     F. Change the narrative and expand proactive messages to promote careers in education

     G.  Gain headway in alternative pathways for teacher licensure

     • Larger pool of candidates

     • Support for retaining of teachers of color

     • Hiring of all teachers that are culturally competent

     • System-wide awareness and collaboration in increasing teachers of color

     • Teacher training committed to increasing teachers of color

     • Expand the ranks of teachers and staff of color