U.S. schools hire Asian teachers at half the rate of other groups, study finds

Asian applicants receive job offers at half the rate of other groups despite often possessing higher qualifications and advanced degrees.

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U.S. public schools hire Asian teacher applicants at roughly half the rate of other racial groups, according to a study analyzing candidates across multiple districts and charter networks. The disparity persists even after researchers account for qualifications such as experience and advanced degrees, with Asian candidate…