Fund for Teachers enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students and on their school communities.

FFT Events

Fund for Teachers Clay Shoot,
presented by Apache

Friday, April 12

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Food for Thought

October 2, 2013
Hotel ZaZa, Houston
Chairs, Jo and Jim Furr
Speaker, Dr. Ben Carson, Sr.

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Grant Information for:

2014 Grant Application Available October 1st

Supporting Teachers

"Fund for Teachers is unique in that it recognizes that the key resource in education, no matter what else is happening, has got to be the teacher." Please watch as Fellows from across the country communicate the vital role Fund for Teachers plays in supporting teachers and elevating the teaching profession.

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A Small Difference

Fund for Teachers' founder, Raymond Plank, released his memoir, A Small Difference, chronicling his life works. Plank has made a very meaningful difference in the lives of others, including the 5,000 Fellows whose learning odysseys wouldn't have been possible without his foresight and generosity.

A complimentary copy is yours with at $25(hardback) or $15(paperback) donation. Donate here.

Calendar of Events

  • June 11: Food for Thought Kickoff Reception
  • June 24-28: Fellow Institute, Wyoming
  • September 30: Post Fellowship Reports Due
  • October 2: Food for Thought Dinner

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Newsletter

This issue of Odyssey highlights the work of teachers who pursued science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning with Fund for Teachers grants.

Read our recent newsletter, Odyssey.

Teacher Project Search

  • $18 Million in Grants
  • 5,000 of America's top educators
  • 124 countries traveled, on all seven continents

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