Led by Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Young Men’s Initiative, NYC Men Teach is an engagement and recruitment effort aimed to inspire more men of color to become teachers in New York City. In collaboration with the Department of Education, the City University of New York, and Teach for America, NYC Men Teach will bring more diverse cultures and perspectives into our classrooms by increasing the number of male educators of color in schools. A well-supported educator results in a better learning experience for all students. Therefore, we are tasked with recruiting more teacher applicants to join NYC public schools, assisting interested candidates in finding the pathway to certification that is best for them, as well as providing hiring, mentoring, and teaching supports.