Although more teachers than ever are turning away from the profession, the non-profit organization Man Up Teacher Fellowship is encouraging men of color to fill these vacant roles, especially in high-poverty communities. This week on Teaching Channel Talks, our host Wendy Amato is sitting down with Dr. Patrick Washington, founder and CEO of Man Up, to talk about the importance of diversity in the classroom, the critical impact it has on the students of today, and how we can use our own voice to support change in the classroom. Continue LearningReferencesDr. Washington references an article from EdWeek: Teachers of Color Are Linked to Social-Emotional, Academic Gains for All Students — Madeline WillProfessional Learning3-credit continuing education course: Creating an Anti-Racist Classroom3-credit continuing education course: An Educator’s Guide to Global Thinking and Cultural CompetenceVideosMan Up | Transforming the World Through the ClassroomLeading & Evaluation for EquityBlogsCritical Race Theory (CRT): What It Is, What It Isn't, and What We Should TeachWe Need Black History Month More Than Ever

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