California Non-Profit Launches Campaign for Diversity in School Administration

to local education agencies, community-based organizations, and credentialing institutions. The program will support training, credentialing, placing, and retaining hundreds of new, diverse, and culturally responsive TK (TK (transitional kindergarten))-12 administrators, with the goal of positively changing the trajectory for all students in California.

Despite 60% of students in California being Black or Latinx, only 20% of public schools have Black or Latinx principals. Research has shown that greater representation in school leadership can lead to higher scores on standardized tests, lower suspension rates, and stronger college and career readiness ratings.

The coalition is calling on Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature to support aspiring administrators in California, with the goal of positively impacting all students across the state.

In addition, the initiative also aims to support and retain teachers, which is a priority