Representation matters: Why we need diverse teachers in Pennsylvania schools

Representation matters: Why we need diverse teachers in Pennsylvania schools

A parked school bus. (Getty Images)“I have something important to say, but don’t really know who to talk to.” This email message from Kendra, my usually light-hearted, life-of-the-party high school student, was unusual. She showed me her phone, the reason why she was so upset. On it was an AI-generated racist political text. Kendra, who is African American, told me she knew of at least four other students at our school who received the same mess…

Representation matters: Why we need diverse teachers in Pennsylvania schools - Gettysburg Connection

by Lacey Anderson, Pennsylvania Capital-StarMarch 25, 2025 “I have something important to say, but don’t really know who to talk to.” (Getty Images) This email message from Kendra, my usually light-hearted, life-of-the-party high school student, was unusual. She showed me her phone, the reason why she was so upset. On it was an AI-generated racist political text. Kendra, who is African American, told me she knew of at least four other students a…