Meanwhile, in my first year, I sought the mentorship of a veteran male teacher of color who helped me understand my purpose in education. (belkfoundation.org)
Mitchell emphasizes that in cases where black male teachers are one of the only male teachers of color in their school they often feel isolated. (kappanonline.org)
Meanwhile, the Teacher Quality and Retention Program, run since 2009 by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the recently formed Boston Teacher Residency Male Teachers of Color Network, aim to support existing black male teachers, who are more likely to leave the profession. (hechingerreport.org)