Transformative Education Impact: Measurable Academic Outcomes Across Communities
BMEA's impact is fueled by delivering transformative education that ignites change in our broken education system and liberating schools for students, teachers, and school leaders through measurable academic outcomes.
The Impact of Our Work So Far
BMEA remains steadfast in our mission to create liberatory school spaces for marginalized communities across the country. Through our independently designed framework, educator fellowships, school partnerships where we facilitate whole school professional development and direct coaching to principals and teachers, youth leadership development, and our family engagement network, we’ve empowered educators, students, and families, fostering academic excellence and holistic growth.
We are proud of our track record of maintaining a 100% retention rate in our Teacher and Principal Fellowships, with educators from across the nation remaining steadfast in their commitment to transforming education.
We have expanded our Principal Fellowship to include a focus on education policy reform, ensuring that the voices of professionals working in schools and on the frontlines are heard at the decision-making table. This initiative empowers school leaders to not only drive change within their schools but also advocate for systemic reforms that address the broader challenges facing education. By equipping leaders with the tools and knowledge to engage in policy discussions, we are fostering a new generation of advocates who can bridge the gap between policy and practice, ultimately creating more equitable and effective education systems.
Our Liberating Learners school partnerships are delivering transformative professional development nationwide, integrating Restorative Practices and teaching approaches rooted in cultural relevance to create inclusive and thriving educational communities.
The success stories from our Youth Leadership Development Program highlight not only academic progress but also significant social-emotional growth and the development of critical leadership skills. These achievements reflect the strength of our initiatives in fostering personal resilience and community engagement while advancing the teacher pipeline by inspiring the next generation of educators and leaders.
BMEA is poised to double our reach and deepen our impact, ensuring every student we serve has the necessary support to excel. Our Impact Report not only celebrates our past achievements but also sets the stage for future growth and continued success.
Testimonials
The Story in Numbers
Math Enrichment Teacher & Student Fellowship: Quantifiable Student Growth Results
The bar chart demonstrates quantifiable student achievement results: 91% of students showed measurable growth on the NWEA assessment, with the teacher fellow's class achieving 100% growth rates, representing the highest student advancement in their grade level. The first bar represents 91% of students showing growth, while the second bar highlights the teacher fellow’s class, marked as 100%, to emphasize their top performance in growth.
Principal Wellness & Policy Fellowship: Documented Impact Growth 2019-2024
This graph illustrates the impact of the Principal Wellness & Policy Fellowship 2019 – 2024, demonstrating a steady increase in the number of students impacted by the program, growing from 1,500 in 2019 to 2,500 in 2023.
Additionally, the line graph indicates the onset of policy engagement activities in 2022, highlighting a significant increase in 2023 as the fellowship emphasized policy involvement more
heavily. This visual representation underscores the program’s expansion and its strategic shift towards influencing educational policy, enhancing the capacity of fellows to drive systemic change.
Youth Leadership Development Program
BMEA’s Youth Leadership Development Program is an intergenerational initiative operating year-round, serving over 100 students across seven school sites in Metropolitan Detroit. Focused on workforce and leadership development, mathematics proficiency, and forging pathways for Black males into the teaching profession and STEM fields, participants demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and enhanced social skills.
The program successfully creates a pipeline for participants towards higher education and professional careers. It contributes significantly to diversifying the teaching profession and STEM fields, providing future generations with role models who reflect their communities and experiences.
The BMEA Summer Program
Serving 150 Black males in grades 2-11 with documented academic gains, this program acts as a continuum of the year-round Youth Leadership Development Program, delivering consistent learning outcomes. It offers a comprehensive learning experience that includes mathematics intervention, social and emotional learning, and cultural and identity development.
The BMEA Summer Program employs an intergenerational model that fosters mentorship and leadership by connecting younger students with high school mentors all under the guidance of Black male educators. This approach not only reinforces academic skills and social-emotional learning but also empowers our high school students to take on leadership roles, creating a cycle of growth and development.
Our Annual Impact Report
Our Youth Leadership Development Program creates a pipeline for Black males to enter the teaching profession or STEM-related fields, demonstrated by outstanding academic achievements, enhanced social skills, and a clear trajectory toward higher education and professional careers.
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