No license, no job?

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Drivers License requirement, possible deterrent for Black men?

Washington State Drivers License Required

When you apply for a paraeducator or teacher position with the Seattle School district, you may notice that one of the job requirements listed is a valid drivers license. For some Black men, this is not an issue at all, but for others this requirement listed on the job description may deter some Black men from applying for a position with the district.

You don’t need a valid license. You need valid identification. When trying to figure out ways to increase Black male representation in the classroom, something as small as this could possibly have huge consequences. 

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Published by Anthony Washington M.Ed.

Meet Anthony Washington, a dedicated Special Education advocate, and CEO of Thoughts Cost, SPED Support Services. With a Masters in Special Education and eight years of experience, Anthony focuses on several areas of SPED, including culturally responsive transition and specially designed instruction development, emphasizing Social Emotional Learning. Raised in Seattle's Central District, he understands the power of education firsthand. Anthony is reshaping Special Education with unwavering passion and expertise, championing inclusivity and student empowerment.

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