Watts of Power Foundation
The Watts of Power Foundation (WoPF) was established as a 501(c)3 organization in 2017 when Drs. Peter and Didi Watts wanted to create a culturally-affirming community-based approach to nurturing the development of Black public school teachers to address the academic achievement, social emotional learning and mental health needs of Black youth.
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LIVE ·2024 Grants ChallengeEmpowering Black Teachers Through Affordable Housing
The Watts of Power Foundation’s Village Initiative provides affordable housing and comprehensive support for aspiring Black male teachers in Los Angeles, an increasingly vulnerable population. By addressing housing insecurity, the initiative ensures fellows can focus on their training, leading to higher retention rates and improved educational outcomes for Black and Latino students. This grant will help us expand our housing program and support more future educators.
CREATE ·2023 Grants ChallengeBlack Male Teachers: Recruitment to Homeownership
Teacher Village (TV) addresses the gaps in the recruitment and retention of Black male teachers to help them successfully navigate and complete the pre-service pathway to becoming fully credentialed. TV supports the social, emotional and housing needs of Black male teachers-in-training to ensure they persist in the profession beyond the 3-year average. TV removes the financial burden from prospective teachers, as well as provides comprehensive financial literacy training that prepares our fellows for building wealth through homeownership.
LEARN ·2022 Grants ChallengeThe Teacher Village Initiative
The Teacher Village Initiative is a multifaceted program that builds a bridge for undergraduate students as they are recruited out of college, complete teacher education programs, and settle into teaching careers.The Initiative supplements existing teacher education programs with professional support, housing, peer connections, and training in the soft skills needed to build effective relationships with students and their community.