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Mountain West states lag in support for teachers of color, report finds

In this Jan. 8, 2016 photo, teacher Abdinasser Ahmed runs a class for children at Fort Morgan Middle School, in Fort Morgan, Colo.
Brennan Linsley
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In this Jan. 8, 2016 photo, teacher Abdinasser Ahmed runs a class for children at Fort Morgan Middle School, in Fort Morgan, Colo.

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality shows that some Mountain West states are not doing a lot to support and retain teachers of color in their policies and practices.

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality shows that some Mountain West states are not doing a lot to support and retain teachers of color in their policies and practices.

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Emma VandenEinde