Every child deserves to see
themselves in the classroom
Every child deserves to see
themselves in the classroom
Urban Ed Academy is an organization that aims to narrow the achievement gap by increasing the number of Black and Brownmale teachers in classrooms.
Recruiting
& Training
Workforce
Housing
Personal
Development
Community
Development
Through interconnected initiatives, we aim to fulfill
our mission of having every student have one teacher
of color before graduating 6th grade
Through interconnected initiatives, we aim to fulfill our mission of having every student have one teacher of color before graduating 6th grade
The most foundational leaders in our communities are teachers
Less than 2% of America’s teaching force are Black males; less than 3% are Latino males. American communities need more highly-trained male leaders of color.
The most foundational leaders in our communities are teachers
Less than 2% of America’s teaching force are Black males; less than 3% are Latino males. American communities need more highly-trained male leaders of color.