ABOUT US
Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED) is the first and only non-profit organization in the nation that is dedicated to strengthening, growing, and amplifying the impact of educator preparation at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), with the larger goals of both diversifying the teaching profession and intentionally addressing critical issues of educational equity for all students. BranchED serves as the nucleus of a national network of nearly 300 high-impact colleges and universities - located in 38 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands - united around a commitment to increasing the achievement gains of all learners and enhancing the diversity of the nation's corps of educators. BranchED has three goals that guide its work:
Empower: working together to strengthen and grow MSI educator preparation programs by providing capacity building support that enhances MSI capabilities
Grow: supporting strong, sustainable teacher candidate pipeline development and creating Innovative pathways into the profession
Advance: amplifying a collective voice and advancing shared interests by promoting awareness of educator diversity and championing MSIs
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with up to 100% employer contribution, plus FSA, life and disability insurance plans
A $500 one-time office set-up stipend plus up to $300 to use towards office supplies each year
$1,000 annual professional development stipend per employee
Paid parental leave
18 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 8 paid holidays paid holidays, and paid "wellness weeks" during winter and summer
Paid bereavement leave for first-degree relatives, reproductive loss, friends and other loved ones
