Having a Black teacher in the classroom increases test scores and lowers suspension rates for all students, according to research. But the number of Black teachers is declining nationwide and appears ...

Lewis noticed he was the only Black, male teacher ... In Detroit, students feel the impact of B.M.E.A. and its programs. It's a ripple effect, with teachers influencing high school students ...

I had a couple of Black teachers, too: Ms. Lindsey for English and Mrs. Keesee for business. Recent scholarship tells us that ...