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‘Representation matters.’ Yonkers program encourages students to become teachers to diversify field

Studies show students are more successful in school when they can see themselves in their teachers, but statistically, at least in terms of race, that's not happening in New York schools.

News 12 Staff

Sep 19, 2022, 5:47 PM

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