A prominent group of historians has released an online resource to promote teaching about racism in classrooms, slamming conservatives who have sought to purge K-12 schools of critical race theory.

While the safety of educators and students is a concern that plays a part in teacher recruiting and retention, several other factors related to teacher recruitment and compensation need to be addressed, experts say.

Two years ago, a boy crossing a street in Queens on his way to school was run over and killed by a man driving a 20-ton truck. Seven weeks later, a girl died under the wheels of a school bus. Two days after that, a woman driving with a suspended license struck and killed a boy in a crosswalk.

Annual report gauges the use and availability of teaching materials that are aligned to college and career-ready standards, and how lessons are being modified or supplemented.