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Man Up

Tennessee
July 10, 2018

With Man Up, a new Memphis teacher prep program is training, mentoring men of color

Patrick Washington has teaching in his blood.   Washington’s great-great-grandfather, Richard Adkins, was born a slave in Marshall County, Mississippi. After…

STAR LEADERSHIP

Tennessee
January 5, 2018

Seeking a new direction, this Memphis elementary school is turning to young black men for leadership

The trio of young black male administrators stand out in the world of elementary education. Nationwide, only 2 percent of K-12 educators are black men.

Diversity Matters

Tennessee
June 15, 2017

Here’s what male teachers of color want their districts to know about them

They're in high demand but also exiting the profession at a high rate at a time when Tennessee is making investments to diversify its teaching workforce.

First Person

National
July 26, 2016

First Person: Why recruiting more men of color isn’t enough to solve our teacher diversity problem

"Working in these spaces, you can feel rarer than a unicorn." A black male teacher explains why districts must support, not just recruit, more diverse teachers.

teachers wanted

New York
June 20, 2016

Only 8 percent of New York City teachers are men of color. Here’s how the city is trying to change that

The status quo leaves thousands of students without role models who resemble them, and without teachers who research shows tend to have higher expectations of them.