The absence of diverse teaching staffs affects every one of our children. They rarely witness cross-cultural collaboration, hardly benefit from diverse mentorship. A generation is growing up without an appreciation of cultural differences, without understanding that despite our varied experience, our similarities unite us.

African American students suffer the most: in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, they are three times more likely to drop out of school than their white peers. They lack mentors who share their sociological and cultural roots, who can address the needs of a diverse student population.

Help us with our Thirty For 30 fundraising campaign as we make Progress Towards Parity. Over 30% of students in Charlottesville/Albemarle County are African American, but only 10% of teachers are African American. Our Thirty For 30 fundraising campaign will raise critical funds for AATF to recruit, train and equip teachers right here in our community.

You choose the activity – walking, dancing, reading, jumping rope, any movement counts! Commit to doing the activity 30 minutes a day, every day for 30 days.

Use social media to share your story and ask your friends, family and followers to make a donation to support your fundraising efforts. Use the hashtag #AATF30for30 when sharing.

30 for 30 Campaign

By African American Teaching Fellows of Charlottesville-Albemarle, Inc.

30 for 30 Campaign

Join us for 30 days of activity!

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