Next Generation Initiative

Supporting the Next Generation of Educators

Revolutionizing Teacher Preparation

Great educators shape the future, inspiring generations of students and strengthening communities. Yet, the path to becoming a teacher can be challenging without the right support. The Next Generation Initiative is designed to make teaching more accessible and sustainable, ensuring that passionate educators have the resources they need to thrive. By investing in educators, we invest in brighter opportunities for every student.

Launched in 2020 as an extension of City Teaching Alliance’s flagship teacher development program, the Next Generation Initiative seeks to help potential educators join and thrive in the teaching profession. This includes The Black Educators Initiative (BEI), which connects current and aspiring Black educators with financial and programmatic support grant funds through our partnership with UNCF. This allows Black teachers in our program to qualify for a minimum of $4,000 (and up to $5,000) in grant funds and a minimum of $20,000 (up to $25,000) in direct tuition payments towards their Master’s degree in Teaching as part of the UNCF Fellowship.

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Quick Stats

The Next Generation Initiative helps ensure more individuals have access to becoming change agents in education.

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Of public school educators nationally identify as Black

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Of public school educators identify as Black men

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Decrease in the probability of Black male students dropping out when taught by a Black educator

Financial Supports

Our goal is to increase the number of excellent and passionate teachers in classrooms—providing students in Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC with the advocates they need. However, we understand that the costs and challenges associated with advanced degrees and teacher certification can be daunting. As a resident and fellow at City Teaching Alliance, you’re connected to various student loan supports, grants, and scholarships.

We encourage you to check out the UNCF Black Educators Fellowship. Through this fellowship, eligible applicants up to $5,000 in grant funds and up to $25,000 in direct tuition payments to American University. For more information about this specific opportunity and others at UNCF, please explore the scholarship opportunities on their website.

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When it came to my decision to join [City Teaching Alliance], I don’t know that I was entirely sold on the idea until I saw the Black Educators Initiative, and then when I did see it, it seemed too good to be true! I wasn’t prepared to take on a large financial burden right after undergrad because I already had loans I had to pay off, and though I knew I wanted to shoot for my master’s degree and beyond, I had it in my mind that I would need to work for a few years before jumping into a program. I’m glad to say that [City Teaching Alliance] and BEI have made it possible for me to continue my education much earlier than I thought was available for me!

Marsalis B.

Cohort 2022, Dallas

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