In the 2015-16 school year, 96% of the male educators of color in the Profound Gentlemen network returned back into the field of education.

Teach for America-Charlotte works to meet CMS’ continued need for diverse, outstanding talent. Research at the state and county level has found that teachers recruited and trained by TFA are the most effective in the state.

The Beginning Teacher Network (BTN) was launched to address teacher shortages in NC, and it supports early-career teachers who meet regularly to improve their classroom practice, network, and learn about state and local education policy.

Since its development in 2012, 86% of Queens University’s School Executive Leadership Academy (SELA) graduates are now serving in leadership roles, including assistant principal, dean, facilitator, Governor’s Teachers’ Advisory Committee member, and Project L.I.F.T. curriculum coach.