THE CONSORTIUM
Vision Statement
To cultivate a national network of empowered male educators who lead with excellence, equity, and purpose—transforming schools, uplifting communities, and redefining what is possible for future generations.
Mission Statement
The Consortium for Male Educators exists to strengthen and elevate male educators through intentional community-building, leadership development, mentorship, and advocacy. We equip educators with the skills, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in the profession, advance equity, and inspire lifelong success for the students and families they serve.
To cultivate a national network of empowered male educators who lead with excellence, equity, and purpose—transforming schools, uplifting communities, and redefining what is possible for future generations.
Mission Statement
The Consortium for Male Educators exists to strengthen and elevate male educators through intentional community-building, leadership development, mentorship, and advocacy. We equip educators with the skills, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in the profession, advance equity, and inspire lifelong success for the students and families they serve.
Mile High MistersWebsite: https://www.msudenver.edu/education/call-me-mister/
Short Description: National teacher-recruitment/retention program (particularly for Black males from under-resourced backgrounds) that provides mentoring, scholarships, cohort-based support and teacher-prep pathways. |
CFBEDWebsite: https://thecenterblacked.org/
Short Description: To achieve educational equity and racial justice, the Center for Black Educator Development is rebuilding the national Black teacher pipeline to create an education workforce. Our Mission To recruit, train, develop, and retain Black educators while transforming educational systems to be more equitable, affirming, and effective for Black children. |
He Is Me InstituteWebsite: https://heisme.org/
Short Description: National organization dedicated to increasing the number of Black male teachers — works across the pipeline (from high school to career educators), focusing on recruitment, retention, identity-based support, and professional development. |
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically." — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Black Men Teach
Website: https://www.blackmenteach.org/ Short Description: OUR MISSION: Recruit, Prepare, Place and Retain Black male teachers in elementary schools. Black Men Teach creates the environment and conditions where Black male teachers can thrive, because our children’s schooling experience will never be complete without them. |
Profound Gentleman
Website: https://profoundgentlemen.org/ Short Description: We develop, support, and retain highly effective male educators of color across the nation, positively affecting the education of children in public and charter schools everywhere. We are especially invested in the academic growth and success of boys of color. |
Black Teacher Project
Website: https://www.blackteacherproject Short Description: The Black Teacher Project's mission is to sustain and develop Black teachers to lead and reimagine schools as communities of liberated learning. It works to recruit, support, and retain Black educators by providing them with culturally relevant professional development, leadership opportunities, and communities of practice to help them thrive and combat issues like isolation and inequitable systems. |
- "Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom." — George Washington Carver
Real Men TeachWebsite: realmenteach.com
Real Men Teach is a national campaign to diversity America's teaching corps through the recruitment and retention of male educators of color by reimagining and reinventing in the profession. Scholarships funds are generated through the sales of Real Men Teach apparel. |
MCELWebsite: https://mcelleaders.org
To develop and support a strong network of male leaders of color who lead fiercely through their authentic selves and lived experiences. These male leaders of color will join the fight of ensuring all students reach their full potential; especially our most marginalized and disenfranchised |
BONDWebsite: https://bondeducators.org
The “BOND” strives to create a sense of community that is cultivated through bonds that develop between members who include veteran teacher mentors and new teacher mentees. Interactions range from topics on teaching strategies, student engagement and mentoring practices to family life, sports and current affairs. It is likely that participants will discuss matters of race, culture, and its impact on their practice. |
"Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better."
— Carter G. Woodson, The Miseducation of the Negro
BOLD LeadershipWebsite: boldleadershipnetwork.org
BOLD believes leadership is more than a title — it’s the daily choice to act with integrity, compassion, and purpose. Through their programs, events, and partnerships, BOLD equips individuals and organizations to lead with authenticity, build stronger teams, and create environments where everyone can thrive. |
Rocky Mountain Alliance of Black School EducatorsWebsite: rockymountainnabse.org
The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), the premier non-profit focused on Black students' success, providing support, leadership development, and advocacy for Black educators. |
Boldly Moving Education AheadWebsite: https://www.wearebmea.org/
We are committed to building equitable educational environments where Black male educators and students thrive. We focus on empowering the individual by providing the support, resources, and advocacy necessary for academic and professional success. Our vision? To develop educators who transform the educational experience of Black and Brown students so that they become the leaders of tomorrow. |
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Consortium Highlight
CHECKOUT THE AMAZING WORK OF THE BOLD LEADERSHIP NETWORK
Our mission is to advance leadership excellence and equity across sectors by developing leaders, raising awareness, and creating spaces where growth and authenticity can thrive. Our vision is a world where courageous, connected leaders transform systems and communities for the greater good — starting with the people they lead every day. Website: https://boldleadershipnetwork.org/about/ |
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CHECKOUT THE AMAZING WORK OF MCEL!!
Mission: To develop and support a strong network of male leaders of color who lead fiercely through their authentic selves and lived experiences. These male leaders of color will join the fight of ensuring all students reach their full potential; especially our most marginalized and disenfranchised. Website: https://mcelleaders.org/about-us/ |