Not Enough 'Teachers Of Color'

CBS News on-line has this story that "...A glaring lack of racial and cultural diversity among teachers is hurting the chances of success for minority students..."
Somehow I am not buying into this study. I do not deny that we need more teachers, but what we need the most is more qualified teachers. I think any student will learn from any teacher who is talented regardless of racial makeup.//JW sends.

A glaring lack of racial and cultural diversity among teachers is hurting the chances of success for minority students, a coalition of school groups contends.
A small but growing body of research shows minorities tend to do better in class and face higher expectations when taught by teachers from their racial or ethnic group, says the National Collaborative on Diversity in the Teaching Force, a partnership led by six groups.
"Teachers of color" often serve as role models and cultural brokers who help students connect to their school through shared identities, group leaders say.
In both the recruitment of teachers and the training of veteran ones, the coalition is calling on policy-makers to put a priority on diversity and "cultural competence," meaning the ability of teachers to understand their students' culture and incorporate it in class.