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FFT Fellow in the News: Yan Carlos Mejia

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters A Bronx teacher wanted better materials for English learners. He went to Latin America to find them. Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat Oct 17, 2024 at 5:31pm EDT Yan Carlos Mejia sees himself in his students. Mejia, who teaches students learning English as…

The Current: October 2024

In this issue: Ready, set, apply! 2025 Grant Application Available Collaboration Across the Nation New Educator Advisory Council Members Named Read our October issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.

Fund for Teachers Offers Teacher
Grants for Summer 2025

Prek-12 Teachers Can Apply for up to $10,000 for Self-Designed Fellowships HOUSTON – Fund for Teachers, one of the country’s largest investors in preK-12 teachers, today opens its 2025 grant cycle, inviting teachers with a minimum of three years classroom experience to design fellowships (anything/anywhere) that enrich their careers, support student success, and strengthen schools…

The Current: September 2024

In this issue: Heading Back to School Centering Student Experience New Partner Announced: Maxwell/Hanrahan Read our September issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.

FFT Welcomes New Partnership with Maxwell/Hanrahan

Non-Profits Collaborate to Support Teachers’ Experiential Learning & Student Outcomes HOUSTON —Fund for Teachers, one of the country’s largest investors in preK-12 educators, announced a grant from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation to award fellowships focused on science and craft experiences for teachers working with underserved students or in rural school settings. The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation joins organizations…

The Current: July 2024

In this issue: Midsummer’s Teacher Dreams Summer Reading: The Great Gatsby Read our July issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.

FFT Names New Board Chair

FUND FOR TEACHERS NAMES JONAS ZUCKERMAN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD National Advocate for Equitable Education Moves into New Leadership Role May 24, 2024 (Houston) – Fund for Teachers, one of the country’s largest investors in preK-12 educators, has named Jonas Zuckerman as its new board chair. Having served as a Fund for Teachers board member…

The Current: May 2024

In this issue: Fellow Season Begins Innovation Circle Fellows Named FFT Names New Board Chair Read our May issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.

The Current: April 2024

In this issue: Announcing our 2024 Fellows Innovation Circle Grant Deadline Donor Spotlight: Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Read our April issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.

Fund for Teachers Awards $1.6 Million in Grants for Summer Fellowships

365 prek-12 teachers will pursue learning around the world to impact student engagement and success.  APRIL 5, 2024 (Houston) – Fund for Teachers, one of the country’s largest investors in preK-12 educators, has announced its 2024 grant recipients who will embark on self-designed expeditions this summer using $1.6 million in grants. These 365 teachers, FFT…

The Current: March 2024

In this issue: Women’s History Month Spies Like Us Donor Spotlight: Dalio Education Read our March issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.

The Current: February 2024

In this issue:  Introducing: The Current Celebrating Black History Month Lunar New Year Read our inaugural issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.