This issue of The Current includes 2025 Fellow highlights to inspire your summer: Embracing, Not Erasing, Vietnamese Heritage FFT Fellow in the News: Patty Taylor Get to Know Our Fellows Read our June issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.
This story was originally published by Post and Courier. Subscribe on their website, https://www.postandcourier.com/. Love of Nature Leads Rock Hill Teacher on Utah Trip to Research World’s Largest Living Organism Ian Davis-Leonard May 12, 2025 ROCK HILL — Stepping inside Patty Taylor’s second grade classroom feels a bit like walking outdoors. Paper pine trees line…
This issue of The Current celebrates the announcement of our 2025 Fellows: 25th Anniversary Year The FFT Community Factor Fellow Feature: Life in Action Read our April issue, here. To receive the latest issue of The Current in your inbox, subscribe here.
$1.625 Million to Empower Educators with Global Learning Opportunities 357 prek-12 teachers will embark on unique learning expeditions in 79 countries HOUSTON, TX – Fund for Teachers, one of the nation’s leading organizations supporting preK-12 educators, is proud to announce its 2025 grant recipients. This summer, 357 teachers will leverage $1.625 million into experiential learning in 79 countries on 6 continents….
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In celebration of Black History Month, this issue of the The Current highlights some the unique ways Fellows used Fund for Teachers grants to pursue aspects of Black history in nuanced ways. The Nexus of Cultures and Communities Music (& History) to Students’ Ears Experiencing History to Expand Knowledge Read our February issue, here. To receive…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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