Black male teachers make up 1.3% of all teachers in grades K-12, making them the second least-represented demographic in teaching, behind men of Asian descent.
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The White House last week honored high school history teacher Kurt Russell from Oberlin, Ohio, who in April was named 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with Russell about why he chose teaching, what inspires his students and how the new recognition changes his approach to the job.