Pathways for Success
An Ecosystem for Black and Brown Male Educator Success
Educators of color positively impact students' academic and social trajectories. Yet, unfortunately, men of color represent less than 5% of the U.S. teaching workforce nationally, highlighting the glaring underrepresentation of male educators across the public PK-12 continuum. According to the U.S. Department of Education, in the 2019-2020 academic year, only 2% of teachers in public schools were black males, despite black students comprising a larger percentage of the student population. This disparity highlights the urgent need to increase the number of men of color pursuing and completing college degrees, particularly in education.
All Rise works to strategically change the narrative for men of color in education by supporting college persistence efforts for young men pursuing college degrees and diversifying the educator pipeline to reflect the student population throughout the country more closely. We also believe that success is possible through deep collaboration across systems and sectors.
the context
the vision
All Rise believes that amplifying efforts to boost Black and Brown male teacher representation is essential to student and educator success. Elevating these initiatives across community-anchored nonprofit organizations, government/school districts, and higher education should improve collaboration and coordination, enhancing Black and Brown educator success.
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A thriving ecosystem will emerge when programs are adequately resourced, effective peer networks are developed, and community partnerships are developed. By developing a dynamic and ever-evolving mapping platform, we hope our combined efforts will showcase resources that can lead to more efficient and effective outcomes for young men of color interested in and pursuing careers in education. Finally, we envision a space with abundant opportunities for professional development and learning from each other's experiences, creating pathways for more men of color to enter the teaching profession.
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All Rise recognizes that systemic change is necessary to address the barriers men of color face in higher education and teaching. By collaborating with policymakers, educational institutions, and community stakeholders on equitable policies and practices at the local, state, and federal levels, we will work towards eliminating systemic barriers and creating a more supportive and equitable educational system that helps facilitate the entry of more Black and Brown male educators into public education (PK-12).
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All Rise actively involves stakeholders through focus groups, town halls, and community forums to collaboratively address complex issues, making our communities stronger and healthier.
Our Theory of Action
All Rise works to impact the number of Black and Brown men entering careers in education by providing a supportive community, fostering college and career readiness, and offering career exploration and mentoring opportunities. We advocate for systemic change by collaborating with diverse partners to ensure Black and Brown male educators have the resources they need to thrive in the teaching workforce and the communities where they live and serve.