Some school districts across the US are screening potential teachers not for their ability to teach but for their ability to provide examples of what they've done to show they are racially sensitive and what steps they have taken for equity. Should teachers be hired for furthering cultural competency? Should we be focusing on a teachers history of racial actions and efforts? Here's a story by BRECCAN F. THIES  that delves into what's happening. Is this happening in your school district? How would you know? Should you take a look to see if it's part of your local hiring process? Schools across the country are screening potential teachers for their “cultural competency” asking … [Read more...]