Matthew Kraft

Are programs that recruit local teachers from underrepresented backgrounds an effective way to build and retain teacher diversity and serve students of color?

Which tutoring programs and practices are most effective at supporting students of color and students from low-income families? v

Kraft will use this award to develop his ability to mentor junior scholars, help junior scholars make strategic choices between multiple research opportunities, and gain a stronger sense of the career development issues facing junior colleagues of color.

What teaching practices support the development of students’ non-cognitive competencies? Can a coaching program help teachers to strengthen these practices?