The Role of Affinity Groups in Keeping
Research shows that having just one Black teacher increases a
Pre School - High School
High schoolers discover teaching by delivering social-emotional learning to younger Black males.
Aspiring Educators
College students explore teaching through practicums, affinity groups, coursework, and professional development.
Current Educators
Black male educators engage in community, networking, and development, building a pipeline towards retirement.
Education Ecosystem
Institutions improve approaches to recruit, retain, and retire Black male teachers across their careers.
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Black Male Teachers Matter
Learn more about how we can support your school district or school in the recruitment and retention of Black male teachers.
Our customizable programs centered on Black male identity and Social Emotional Learning are making a difference.
Why Do Black Male Teachers Matter?
Black Kids Perform Better in K-12
Diverse teacher pools with Black males positively impact staffing biases and student outcomes.
Kids more likely to enroll In college
Just one Black teacher can increase Black students' chances of enrollment in college and reduce K-12 dropout rates.
Increased Equality and Fairness
Studies show that having more male teachers of color positively affects every school kid regardless of race.
Black Male Teacher Initiative
Black Male Teacher Initiatives
The He Is Me Fellowship
The Black Male Teacher Network
I AM KING Program
Black Male Teacher Initiatives
The Black Male Teacher Initiative (BMT Initiative) is a collective of individuals and institutions that directly and indirectly engage in practices, develop policies, and cultivate environments that lead to increasing the number of Black men who are recruited, retained, and retired from teaching.
The BMT Initiative gives representatives from institutions across the education ecosystem access to the following benefits at NO COST:
- Invitations to virtual convenings to learn and discuss how to improve Black male teacher pathways.
- Promote education and career opportunities with our network of current and aspiring Black male teachers.
Joining the BMT Initiative is also the first step in implementing He is Me Institute’s specialized programs and services!
The He Is Me Fellowship
The He is Me Fellowship is a one-year cohort of Black male college students who build community through engaging in affinity-based learning while discovering their passion for teaching. The program consists of:
- Completing weekly asynchronous learning modules to explore a Black male-centered teaching curriculum.
- Attending monthly virtual seminars to engage in deeper learning and build community with other Fellows.
Benefits for He is Me Fellows:
- Access to paid school-based work opportunities with He is Me partners, (including after-school and summer programming.)
- Invitation to the Future Teacher Institute at Shady Hill Teacher Training Center in Cambridge, MA, (includes travel, meals, and lodging.)
- Lifelong access to the He is Me Fellowship Network; which includes:
- Discounted tuition to partnering colleges and graduate schools
- Invitations to regular He is Me Career Fairs
The Black Male Teacher Network
The Black Male Teacher Network (BMT Network) is an affinity space for ALL current, aspiring, and former Black male teachers to build community, learn about national opportunities for Black male teachers, and access career and professional development.
Members of the BMT Network have access to the following benefits at NO COST:
- Invitations to regular networking and development opportunities.
- Connections to career opportunities with organizations and institutions committed to supporting sustainable Black male teacher pathways.
Joining the BMT Network is also the first step in accessing He is Me’s specialized programs and offerings!
I AM KING Program
A 24-week curriculum designed to improve the social-emotional development of Black males in K-8, which Black male college students facilitate.
Curriculum Available Soon
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