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For South Carolina Public Radio, I'm Dr. Rénard Harris from the College of Charleston. This is Teachable Moments, a minute of education for students and parents.
The National Council on Teacher Quality finds that the workforce does not represent the demographic diversity of students. Data suggests that college-educated people of color are turning away from teaching.
My colleague, Techa Smalls-Brown is the director of a new initiative at the College of Charleston that aims to address this issue. The Sisters of Septima, named in honor of Civil Rights leader and teacher Septima P. Clark, is a leadership development program designed to support the growth of women of color majoring in Teacher Education.
Students enrolled in the program will receive mentorship, academic support and the chance to be part of a community of women who are passionate about teaching.
For the College of Charleston, I’m Dr. Rénard Harris
