Information for the Press about the Increase Teachers of Color Act (ITCA) and the Coalition

• AGENDA for Feb. 25 Press Conference

• HF217/SF446--E12 ITCA 1pg Summary, Purposes & Importance

• HF1041/SF797--Higher Ed ITCA Summary

• List of Proposed Investments for FY22-23

• Status of the Bills in House & Senate

• Quotes from Prepared Remarks of Speakers at Press Conference

• Increase Teachers of Color Act Endorsements (as of 2-20-21)

• Comparison of Student and Staff Demographics 2020-21 in Select School Districts within House and Senate Education and Higher Education Committees

• Why 2021 Increase Teachers of Color Act (ITCA) Needs to Pass

• Some Research Showing Positive Effects of Teachers of Color

• Economic Benefits of Increasing the Percentage of Teachers of Color in MN

• Supply vs Demand of Funds for Key Grant Programs in ITCA

• Data Excerpts re: TOCAIT from 2021 Teacher Supply & Demand Report

• Teacher License Exam Pass Rates in MN by Gender and Ethnicity

• Information about ITCA's from Previous Legislation Sessions

• Other Resources & Past Press Coverage