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Black Educator Excellence Cohort (BEEC)

Black Educator Excellence Cohort (BEEC)
Taryn Walker teaching fifth-grade students at Clarence L Farrington School 61

TNTP Teaching Fellows is dedicated to equitable education, striving for economic and social mobility for our students and educators. A diverse teacher workforce is key for all students, especially students of color. However, with over 80% of teachers being white and more than half of K–12 students being students of color, there’s a growing racial disparity.

The Black Educator Excellence Cohort (BEEC) was created to tackle issues that impact Black teachers more than their peers and work towards a more inclusive and impactful educational environment. The BEEC offers resources such as some financial support during summer training, partial tuition assistance, free exam preparation resources, and a chance to connect with fellow cohort members and experienced educators.

What is the Black Educator Excellence Cohort (BEEC)?

We know so many talented aspiring Black teachers can impact the lives of all students, but historical barriers such as program costs, exam fees, and personal expenses while transitioning to teaching disproportionately impact potential teachers of color.

That’s where TNTP’s Black Educator Excellence Cohort (BEEC) comes in. The BEEC was designed to address barriers that keep aspiring Black teachers from entering the classroom. BEEC members receive some financial support during summer training, partial tuition assistance, and exam preparation resources. Understanding the diversity gap in teaching, the BEEC offers the opportunity to build community and fellowship with other members and a network of Black educators to limit feelings of isolation. We look forward to welcoming the 6th BEEC cohort.

BEEC Financial Support

Financial support is contingent upon program needs. To qualify for assistance, you need to be in good standing with both your program and partner school.

Baltimore City Teaching Residency Support

Type Award Amount Disbursement Timeline
Transition Stipend Total: $3750 Three equal disbursements of $1250 during the first month of PST, after completion of PST, and during the first month of the school year.
Tuition Assistance Total $2400 Applied directly to tuition balance: $1200 in October 2024 and October 2025
Exam Fee Stipend $450 After completion of pre-service training. Contingent on submission of a testing diagnostic, proof of approved exemption or previous score report.
Total $6600

teachNOLA Support

Type Award Amount Disbursement Timeline
Transition Stipend Total: $3750 Three equal disbursements of $1250 during the first month of PST, after completion of PST, and during the first month of the school year.
Tuition Assistance Total $2400 Applied directly to tuition balance: $1200 in October 2024 and March 2025
Exam Fee Stipend $150 After completion of PST. Contingent on submission of a testing diagnostic, proof of approved exemption or previous score report.
Total $6300

Teach Minnesota Support

Type Award Amount Disbursement Timeline
Transition Stipend Total: $4500 Three equal disbursements of $1500 during the first month of PST, after completion of PST, and during the first month of the school year.
Tuition Assistance Total $3000 Applied directly to tuition balance: $1500 in October 2024 and March 2025
Total $7500

Nevada Teacher Corps Support

Type Award Amount Disbursement Timeline
Transition Stipend Total: $3750 Three equal disbursements of $1250 during the first month of PST, after completion of PST, and during the first month of the school year.
Tuition Assistance Total $3000 Applied directly to tuition balance: $1200 in October 2024 and March 2025
Total $6300

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows Support

Type Award Amount Disbursement Timeline
Transition Stipend Total: $3750 Three equal disbursements of $1250 during the first month of PST, after completion of PST, and during the first month of the school year.
Tuition Scholarship N/A As an Indianapolis Teaching Fellow, you may be eligible to enroll in the TNTP AmeriCorps Program and offset 100% of the tuition costs for Marian University.
Exam Fee Stipend $150 After completion of PST. Contingent on submission of a testing diagnostic, proof of approved exemption or previous score report.
Total $3900

BEEC Eligibility

  • Be enrolled and in good standing with one of our four programs
  • Identify as Black/African American

Hear It From Them

BEEC Testimonials

"Teaching is a challenging yet rewarding career that takes determination and consistency. There will be days you want to give up, but you lean on your coaches and other members of the cohort."

Head-and-shoulders photo of Jazmin Sanders

Jazmin Sanders

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows

Elementary, K-2

"I believe that it is important to teach right now because equitable education is under attack."

Headshot of Troy Smith

Troy Smith

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows

Elementary, 5-6

"Teaching is, “you get to,” not "you have to.” You get to prepare the next generation. That’s amazing."

Head-and-shoulders photo of Dwana Caliste

Dwana Caliste

teachNOLA

English, 9-12