There is little doubt that increasing the racial and ethnic diversity of the educator workforce is needed in Connecticut. Students of color represent 51.4% of the state's student body, yet only 1 in 10 teachers is an educator of color. Having a more diverse teaching corps matters. Teachers of color positively impact the academic achievement of students of color, and all students benefit from having teachers who have diverse backgrounds and experiences. Since 2019, the Region 2 Comprehensive Center (R2CC) and the Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast and Islands (REL-NEI) have collaborated to support leaders at the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) in their efforts to improve the recruitment and retention of educators of color.