Minnesota schools have historically produced high test scores and graduation rates, but within those numbers are wide gaps between white and Black students.
Fewer than 1% of Minnesota’s teachers are Black men, and experts say the low number of teachers of color contributes to vast educational disparities.
Our team visited the Monroe Elementary classroom of Mr. White, one of the few Black men teaching in Minnesota. Watch the PBS NewsHour tonight for our story!
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