“A common explanation of why the demographic divide is so concerning is that minority students have more favorable perceptions of minority teachers (Auerbach, 2007; Quiocho & Rios, 2000; Shipp, 1999). More favorable student perceptions of teachers in turn can translate into better academic outcomes such as motivation, interest, and grades (Midgley, Feldlaufer, & Eccles, 1989; Teven & McCroskey, 1997; Wentzel, 2002).” (Cherng, 2016, pg.1)
“Recent news coverage has drawn public attention to a persistent demographic pattern: An overwhelmingly White teaching force is working with a majority non-White student population (Berchini, 2015; Strauss, 2015). This gap is long-standing, and one article declares that “the race gap among teachers is not likely to be closed anytime soon” (Rich, 2015).” (Cherng, 2016, pg.1)
“Beyond simply a matter of demographic mismatch, several lines of arguments have been raised to explain why the divide is harmful to minority students.” (Cherng, 2016, pg.1-2)