Our Impact in Action
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Impact: Key Stats
Man Up Teacher Fellowship, in partnership with several institutions, recruits and trains highly effective male teachers of color who can earn a teaching certificate or master’s degree at no cost. The organization fights poverty by providing students, particularly male students of color, access to demographically similar teachers—which has been shown to increase academic achievement and social-emotional development. Man Up created over $2.70 in estimated poverty-fighting benefits for each dollar it spent. Partnerships with other organizations provide Man Up participants with Praxis exam preparation, professional development, and opportunities to move into leadership roles.
The National Teachers League will build on Man Up’s success to recruit other careers that impact youth throughout the country.
Results That Matter
4/5
Average Teacher Evaluation Score
89%
3rd-Year Retention Rate
98%
Students Are Happy to Have a Male Teacher of Color.
Why Man Up?
Man Up's purpose is to recruit, train, and place a talented pipeline of men of color who can be impactful in any school setting and to work relentlessly to ensure the success of all students. Man Up Teacher Fellows will have an opportunity to obtain licensure, earn a Master's of Education, and become certified in Educational Leadership at no cost. Man Up Teacher Fellowship is a 5-year program.
Retention Rate
Man Up has an 89% 3rd-year retention rate.