Minority Educator Recruitment Plans, Diversity Efforts, And Non-Discrimination

As public school districts across Connecticut are aware, the state has mandated that each school district develop and implement a written plan for minority educator recruitment with the goal of increasing the number of educators of color in classrooms across Connecticut.  Many school districts have been grappling with how to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their schools while adhering to the legal requirement that they not discriminate against individuals on the basis of certain characteristics.  Walking this tightrope can be challenging, and school districts are advised to familiarize themselves with the legal limits on what they can do to promote a more diverse educator workforce through their minority educator recruitment plan and otherwise.