The Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) is an independent think and do tank that works to close the opportunity gap for low-income students and students of color in Duval County. JPEF is leading a comprehensive approach to addressing the teacher diversity gap. They are employing a collective impact strategy that aims to engage and coordinate efforts across various local education partners to recruit, prepare and retain male educators of color in Duval County Public Schools. Through their “1,000 by 2025 Initiative”, JPEF aims to close the teacher diversity gap by recruiting 1,000 male educators of color by 2025.