Over the course of my career, I have observed the wide variety of background experiences that students bring to school and how those experiences impact learning. The more confident and... read more →
I teach three levels of English Learners: those emerging from the Newcomer program those who have been in the country 4-7 years, and those who have not reached English fluency... read more →
“Will this be on the test?” “Can I get extra credit?” “Are you going to grade this?” Teachers can attest that these questions come up all the time as we... read more →
Last week, we announced our second year of Innovation Circle Grants -- an opportunity specifically for Fund for Teachers Fellows to pursue and create solutions, first independently and then collaboratively, to... read more →
Bette Sloane (Mineola High School - Garden City Park, NY) applied to join the Equity Innovation Circle last year because she wanted to figure out how to elevate the minuscule... read more →
What are Innovation Circles? Innovation Circles is a new grant program at Fund for Teachers (FFT) designed to stimulate and enrich teacher innovation. Through self-designed learning experiences and virtual Circle... read more →
Building on the success of our inaugural grants specifically for FFT Fellows, we are excited to launch our second year of $1,500 Innovation Circle Grants. Based on Fellow feedback, we... read more →
Joey Cumagun, a veteran special education teacher, seeks the human potential in every student of every ability. Through community-based instruction providing students with real life experiences, Joey helps prepare students... read more →
COVID continues to wreak havoc on schools and challenge teachers, parents and students alike. But an earlier global pandemic also thwarted (kind of) the plans of FFT Fellows Kerensa Elzy,... read more →
Are you an Amazing Race fan? We’re pulling for these teachers in CBS' 33rd season, airing on Wednesday nights. Akbar Cook Sr.... read more →