Few teachers receive regular mentoring, and early-career teachers of color report less access to mentoring and induction than White peers¶
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q2 i? In 2018, fewer than half of teachers overall (38%) or of teachers of color (44%) received regular mentoring, and in 2021 early-career teachers of color were less likely than White peers to report receiving mentoring (79% vs. 83%) or induction (71% vs. 74%) in their first year. → Carver-Thomas 2025
Evidence¶
Carver-Thomas 2025¶
Carver-Thomas, D., Leung-Gagné, M., & García, E. (2025). Supporting and sustaining a diverse teacher workforce. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/216.666
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Descriptive analysis of national teacher survey data on access to coaching and mentoring by race/ethnicity (Tables 9–10). The report states "fewer than half of teachers overall (38%) or of teachers of color (44%) received regular mentoring" in 2018.
"In 2018, fewer than half of teachers overall (38%) or of teachers of color (44%) received regular mentoring (at least once per month), and even fewer received mentoring weekly (14% and 17%, respectively)."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- New teachers who receive little mentoring are twice as likely to leave the classroom as well-mentored beginners — related
- Mentors of color were especially valuable to apprentices of color, who wanted more intentional mentor matching — related
- High-quality induction and mentoring programs are reported to reduce new-teacher attrition, and early-career teachers without coaching are reported twice as likely to leave — related
- African American teacher candidates are less likely to receive job offers than white candidates despite similar or better qualifications. — related
- Teachers of color disproportionately enter through alternative certification pathways, which predict higher turnover — related
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Few teachers receive regular mentoring, and early-career teachers of color report less access to mentoring and induction than White peers |
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Few teachers receive regular mentoring, and early-career teachers of color report less access to mentoring and induction than White peers |
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