Equity Education Fellowship Program
Discover teaching
Only 23% of Black men with education degrees find themselves teaching in the classroom.
When Black boys are matched with a Black teacher, they are 39% more likely to complete high school. With more effective Black male teachers in front of kids, we can see improved achievement, especially for Black boys.
Only 2% of teachers identify as Black men. Many of those teachers say that authentic experiences are a leading factor in why the decided to teach. We have the chance to cultivate an environment for Black men to thrive as educators through our Fellowship Program.
DOES THIS
SOUND LIKE YOU?
• I will be a graduating senior next year.
• I believe that all children can be successful.
• I believe that self-awareness is a catalyst to helping others.
• I want to give back to my community.
• I like to incorporate what I’m learning in real-time.
• I know that my perspective matters.
• I want to be a role model for boys who look like me.
• I want to commit a year to discovering if teaching is the career for me!
If you identify with any of these statements, the Education Equity Fellowship Program is the opportunity for you!
The 2021 application cycle will begin in the spring. Students of partnering colleges may apply.
What is the Education
Equity Fellowship Program?
We fill the pipeline for Black men to become educators by working directly with college students to gain theoretical and practical experience in teaching through research and mentorship opportunities, then stay with them until they land a full-time teaching position.
From College to Classroom
Our pipeline for Black males to obtain and retain careers in teaching.
mEET yOURSELF THROUGH self-reflection and sEL Development
Reflect on your own educational experiences in the summer and further your social-emotional learning skills through regular training.
gAIN AUTHENTIC EXPERINCES BY MENTORING BOYS OF COLOR
Co-facilitate mentoring sessions with middle school boys of color through our social-emotional, self-identity, and literacy-based curriculum.
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eNROLL IN A TEACHER RESIDENCY TO EARN TEACHING CREDENTIALS
Enroll in one of our partner teacher residency programs after completing the fellowship year for additional practice and to earn teaching licensure.
wORK WITH OUR k-12 PARTNERS TO GET YOUR FIRST TEACHING JOB
Building relationships with K-12 schools, so that you are better positioned to be hired upon earning teaching credentials.
rECEIVE UNIQUE DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER
Stay connected to our alumni network to receive training and other opportunities designed specifically for male teachers of color.
The 2021 application cycle will begin in the spring. Students of partnering colleges may apply.
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