Our Teacher Village Initiative (TVI) is a transformative teacher residency for aspiring educators committed to teaching in high-need schools. Unlike traditional teacher preparation programs, TVI offers wrap-around support so fellows don’t have to choose between paying rent, or becoming a teacher.

Traditional teacher prep programs weren’t built for educators of color, first-generation college students, foster youth, or adults navigating poverty and housing instability. Your donation helps us create the solution that bridges the gaps. Our Teacher Village Initiative (TVI) provides:

Stipends that cover living expenses so fellows can fully commit to student teaching.
Subsidized housing to reduce debt and stress.
Life coaching and therapy to promote long-term well-being.
Culturally grounded professional development led by expert educators from diverse backgrounds.
Mentorship and community within a holistic “village ecosystem” of care that sustains our fellows for the long haul.

The 2-year TVI program supports college grads through their classroom residency, credentialing and career launch. Our 6-year TVI Rise program for foster youth provides the same support but begins earlier, supporting young people as they age out of the foster system – through high school, college, and career launch.

Impact to Date

33 Fellows placed across 18 school sites in 8 districts across Los Angeles
100% of fellows report a strong sense of belonging and safety
100% of school partners report positive shifts in school culture, student engagement, and teacher retention in classrooms with our fellows, who create a uniquely effective impact on thousands of high needs students every year
Three teacher housing sites in South LA and View Park, supporting affordability and community care.

Too often, brilliant aspiring educators are forced to abandon their dreams because they can’t afford to teach. We are rebuilding the systems and pathways for these future leaders through our innovative Village ecosystem of care.

Today we are raising $150,000 to support 30 teacher stipends.

Your gift will help us:

Increase fellow stipends to fully cover the cost of living during student teaching
Add life coaches and therapy hours to reduce burnout and boost emotional resilience
Bring in expert educators of color and community leaders as paid mentors
Support in-person professional development and healing spaces

Every dollar creates breathing room, emotional healing, and momentum for educators who mirror the brilliance of the students they teach in Los Angeles.

We are cultivating a future where diverse educators are the expectation, and where students see themselves reflected in those who teach, lead, and care for them. Give what you can to help us fuel this future!

Invest in Future Teachers!

By Watts of Power Foundation Corp

Invest in Future Teachers!

Make a gift to provide housing, mental health support, and mentorship for aspiring teachers in Los Angeles