Magnet Schools of America

In this issue of the Integration Report, one important issue is addressed that is particularly critical - but often overlooked - issue of race-conscious teaching in diverse schools. Teachers have long been part of the desegregation process; based in part on awareness that faculty diversity produces important benefits for school communities. In a society increasingly pushing for colorblind policies, however, a discussion of the role teachers play in facilitating or hindering student achievement and the development of cultural competence is often silenced. The full report may be accessed here.