Creating pathways for the next generation of teachers.

Our mission is to partner with schools and communities to develop equitable  and sustainable  learning environments.

Our Purpose

By centering community, we leverage local talent to create pathways for individuals to become certified classroom teachers. We offer comprehensive support through coaching, professional development, and community spaces designed to connect, build, and heal.

Our Approach

How We Work

Diversifying Teaching Workforce

We partner with schools and communities to recruit, develop, support, and retain a more racially, linguistically, and ethnically diverse teacher workforce.

Trainings & Workshops

We facilitate interactive learning experiences to explore identity, language, and culture and how they impact the academic and social development of all learners. 

Community Building

We convene teachers, administrators, professionals, and community members to support and cultivate meaningful interactions and shared storytelling.

Our Impact

By the Numbers

Since its inception, our organization has made significant strides in building community and developing people. By providing resources, training, and support, we have enabled individuals and groups to cultivate knowledge and skills that lead to sustainable growth. Our initiatives have reached thousands and we’re just getting started.

5,406

Educators reached through our programming

158,652

Students reached through our programming

2,199

Community members have been brought together at our meetup events

114

Speakers have shared their stories at our events

Our Educator Pathway Collective

Educator Pathway Collective

An Online Community for Paraprofessionals and Teaching Assistants

Our Educator Pathway Collective is a unique online network for paraprofessionals during their journey to become certified. Our app and online network is a central hub for all your teacher certification needs, and it's specifically designed for participants in EI's Educator Pathway Programs.

Our Community

Building Community

Our meetups are more than just gatherings. They are a source of joy and love for the people who deserve it the most: our dedicated educators.

Each meetup offered opportunities to share stories, celebrate successes, and foster connections among teachers and paraprofessionals.

Our Educator Pathway Programs

Our Teachers, Our Mirrors

Diversifying the Teaching Profession Through High-Retention Pathways

Although the student population in the U.S. is becoming increasingly diverse, with 53% identifying as Black, Latinx/a/o/e, Asian, Native, Pacific Islander, or multiracial, only 21% of teachers identify similarly. This underscores the urgent need to increase the representation of educators from historically underrepresented backgrounds to reflect better and support the diverse student body. We are committed to diversifying the teaching profession by tapping into community talent and providing pathways to become certified classroom teachers. Our approach centers on community empowerment and support.

What Our Community is Saying

Our Partners