Denver Public Schools Aim To Hire More Minority Teachers

DENVER (CBS4)– A new program is helping Denver Public Schools and charter schools hire more minority teachers. The goal is to make the teaching ranks better reflect the diverse student population.Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has teamed up with DPS, six charter school networks and several foundations for “Make Your Mark Denver.”
The citywide initiative focuses on diversifying the workforce by recruiting and retaining educators of color. (credit: CBS)
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