⬅︎ Q&A Part I Amidst Great Challenges,They Continue to Change the World I have hope in America’s future. This year has been tumultuous for many students and families, yet they are resilient. Educators and...
Developing the Next Generation of Teachers and Leaders *Educational leaders, like Dr. Ting-Ling Sha and Baohan Phi, represent the strength of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, as well as their importance...
In a brand new job under unthinkable circumstances. New surprises every week. Trying to support students in ways they never expected. Yet, they “would not want to be in any other profession.” Texas teachers...
VOICES ON TEACHING First Grade Lessons that Last a lifetime She taught him over 50 years ago. He’s paying that impact forward. *The following story and video were captured in 2019. When six-year-old...
Teaching From The Heart A family’s love fosters a future teacher’s gift. Some teachers hope for a classroom of students who are engaged, eager-to-please, and easy-going. C’Sherica Shaw, a recipient of the Charles Butt...
Rural Roots: The Making of a Teaching Legacy How education, family, and football forged a future in teaching for a small town standout. Ever since she was a young girl, Taylor McWilliams dreamed of...
From Migrant Farmer to Future Teacher How a migrant farmworker defied the odds through personal determination and family sacrifice. In April 1995, Raquel Pérez’s family left Edinburg, Texas at 3 a.m. to drive north....
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