Diversity advocates are skeptical of Betsy DeVos' assurances of her commitment to diverse classrooms.
Studies show that students connect better to teachers who look like them. A group of Black teachers and education advocates discuss the value of diversity.
Secretary of Education John King called for greater diversity at the PTA annual convention. He said diversity offers benefits all the way around.
Some school districts are pursuing classroom racial diversity through socioeconomic integration strategy. Studies say diversity narrows the academic achievement gap.