Inspiring the Future
Every child deserves a teacher who recognizes their unique potential and unlocks a passion for learning. Parents depend on teachers to prepare their children for a lifetime of opportunity, and we all depend on teachers to prepare our country’s next generation for the future. We expect a lot from teachers. In turn, teachers deserve our respect and support.
Teachers inspire us, and they inspire their students.
At the Walton Family Foundation, we believe that the people closest to a challenge often have the most insightful and thoughtful solutions. This belief is why we honor and lift up teachers and teaching, and why we celebrate ideas that put educators in charge of critical decisions about their classrooms, schools and profession.
Teachers Inspire is a series of stories that highlights the talented professionals who are inspiring students across the U.S.
Teachers inspire us, and they inspire their students.
At the Walton Family Foundation, we believe that the people closest to a challenge often have the most insightful and thoughtful solutions. This belief is why we honor and lift up teachers and teaching, and why we celebrate ideas that put educators in charge of critical decisions about their classrooms, schools and profession.
Teachers Inspire is a series of stories that highlights the talented professionals who are inspiring students across the U.S.
Stories
September 12, 2018
In the first of three articles, we recognize excellence in teachers preparing their students for a future of opportunity.
March 12, 2018
A teacher and mentor share how Houston's Teaching Excellence is changing the city's classrooms
September 11, 2017
With schools back in session across the country, we asked teachers to reflect on the most important aspects of their jobs
September 7, 2017
For educators, a career in the classroom provides the best way to create opportunity for kids
On the first day back at school, teachers – like students – feel sense of expectation and opportunity
June 1, 2017
Two teachers from New Orleans and Oakland share how they became innovative entrepreneurs
May 10, 2017
Nationwide need for more teachers of color drives work at Generation Teach
Manda Kelley helped found Two Rivers Public Charter School. Now she is one of its teachers
Every teacher deserves the support, decision-making power and an environment that helps them to do their best for all students.
CARRIE WALTON PENNER
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September 17, 2019More than $20 million in grants to fund efforts to make the teaching profession more dynamic and sustainable -
June 18, 2019Initial $3.5 million investment launches with support from the Walton Family Foundation -
April 14, 2019$1.8 million to support the recruitment and training of more than 230 diverse new teachers at Bank Street College of Education, Marian University and New York University -
March 5, 2018$790,000 grant will enable YES Prep Public Schools to train and support more than 600 educators for both public charter and district schools
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June 19, 2018More than $100 million in new grants will support diverse and innovative school models and leaders -
November 4, 2015Grant to Help Attract and Develop About 4,000 Teachers