2016–2026
NABME Organizational Impact Report
- 50,000+educators reached
- 20+states
- 2016founded
Who we are · Our impact
Ten years of impact.
Since 2016, NABME has reached more than 50,000 educators, built a fellowship where every completer is still in education, and launched a national Summit that drew 310+ educators from 20+ states.
Impact reports
Three reports. One movement.
2021–2026
Athari Fellowship Impact Report
- 31Fellows served
- 100%retained
- 83%in leadership
2026
Black Male Educator Capital Summit Impact Report
- 310+registered or waitlisted
- 97Net Promoter Score
- 4.97/5satisfaction
NABME Organizational Impact Report · 2016–2026
From grassroots PD to a national movement.
Founded in 2016 and self-funded for five years by its founder, Dr. Rictor Craig, NABME reached over 10,000 educators through free instructional professional development across D.C.
In 2021, NewSchools Venture Fund became NABME's first major investor, catalyzing the Athari Fellowship, the Capital Summit, and a national movement spanning 20+ states.
50,000+Educators reached, 2016–2026
5 yearsSelf-funded, grassroots operations
31Athari Fellows served
100%Athari retention, Cohorts 1 and 2
83%Athari leadership ascension
+104%Avg. leadership growth
310+Summit registrants and waitlist
97Summit Net Promoter Score
20+States represented
Our programs
Athari Fellowship
Two-year leadership development fellowship for Black male educators in the DMV region.
Learn moreCapital Summit
Annual national convening at Howard University for professional development and collective strategy.
Learn moreMartha's Vineyard Series
An August residential program combining professional development with wellness and strategic planning.
Learn moreEducator Fair
A recruitment event connecting Black and Brown male educators with schools and districts.
Learn moreDigital Platform
A resume portal, job board and resource library at nabme.org.
Learn moreAthari Fellowship Impact Report · 2021–2026
100% retained. 83% in leadership.
Across five years and four cohorts, the Athari Fellowship has served 31 Black male educators. All 18 Fellows in Cohorts 1 and 2 are still in education, and 15 of 18 hold formal leadership positions.
31Fellows served across four cohorts
18 / 18Cohort 1 and 2 Fellows still in education
15 / 18In leadership positions
6Fellows promoted mid-program
+104%Avg. growth in adaptive leadership (range +80% to +124%)
87%Attendance across 19 class sessions
3.94/5Fellow self-assessment, 20 leadership items
4.10/5Supervisor 360 rating · 83% Agree or Strongly Agree
4.83/5Networking with other Black male educators
| Cohort | School years | Fellows | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 (pilot) | SY 2021–2024 | 8 | Completed · all 8 in leadership roles |
| Cohort 2 | SY 2024–2026 | 10 | Completed · 7 promoted for SY 2026–27 |
| Cohort 3 | SY 2025–2027 | 3 continuing | Active, Year 2 |
| Cohort 4 | SY 2026–2028 | 8 new | Active, Year 1 |
Black Male Educator Capital Summit Impact Report · 2026
310+ educators demanded entry.
On February 28, 2026, the inaugural Summit brought together 190+ registered Black male educators, leaders and allies in Washington, D.C. A waitlist of 120+ more signaled demand that exceeded capacity by more than 60%.
310+Registered or waitlisted
97Net Promoter Score
100%Would recommend
190+Confirmed registrants
120+Waitlisted educators
20+States represented
4.97/5Overall satisfaction
4.92/5Brotherhood and community
4.88/5Session relevance
95% of respondents would pay to attend a larger future Summit. 94% said session pacing was "just right." 47% of attendees have 13+ years in education.