Every gift is an investment in equitable education. With your support, we can continue to bring transformative change for K-12 teachers, leaders, and students worldwide.
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When educators reflect on their experiences with our team, an impressive 98% report that our insightful content, effective facilitation, practical models, engaging activities, and supportive environment not only met, but exceeded their expectations.
This valuable feedback drives our continuous improvement, shaping the design of future professional learning experiences to ensure even greater impact. |
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Expand access for educatorsSupport the creation and distribution of essential K-12 resources that guide teachers and leaders in navigating the current educational landscape and addressing today's most pressing instructional topics.
Free (forever) resources
Support us in expanding our collection of 300+ professional articles, Teaching Today podcast episodes, and ready-to-use resources, all of which are designed for K-12 educators who may not have the means to access customized coaching. Professional workshops Contribute to the development and production of professional learning workshops and courses, which provide world class expertise at an accessible cost. |
Nurture new teachersExpand the reach of our New Teacher Network, which provides free professional development to Teachers College graduates throughout the first three years of their teaching careers.
Networking events
Provide members of the Teachers College New Teacher Network with access to essential guidance and support throughout the year, as well as access to job opportunities and mentorship. One-on-one coaching Enable coaches to provide personalized, high-touch coaching to enhance early-career teachers' skills and confidence. Program sustainability Contribute to the training and development of new teacher coaches, increasing the impact of the New Teacher Network. |
Elevate literacy engagementSupport the work of our Literacy Unbound initiative, which brings teachers and students together as creative collaborators to reimagine challenging, classic texts through multiple modalities.
Curated curricular resources
Allow for collaboration among literacy coaches as they design curricular resources for K-12 teachers and develop tools for research.... Bring reading to life Introduce Literacy Unbound to a school by funding contextualized coaching and the implementation of an original, co-created performance. Literacy Unbound Summer Institute An arts-infused literacy approach to teaching literature through a one-week intensive in which students and teachers work together to unpack, remix, and ___ a shared text. |
Reimagine writingThe Student Press Initiative (SPI) reframes writing as an all-inclusive learning experience that taps into a real-world audience, reshaping curriculum and engagement in the classroom.
Sponsor a school-embedded project
Launch a Student Press Initiative project, empowering students and educators with instructional support, authentic writing, and a professionally published book that will allow students to go public with their learning. Invest in developing cultures of writing Empower students with access to agency, authentic tasks, and confidence, helping schools build a culture of writing that demystifies the process and clarifies instruction. Support a cause Through SPI, students can channel their writing toward meaningful causes, connecting their skills to real-world impact. By writing for authentic audiences, they gain purpose, build perspectives, and develop tools to make a difference beyond the classroom. |
Sponsor a TC student
Through fellowships and graduate assistantships, Teachers College students have a unique opportunity to assist in the delivery of professional development programs within our partner schools.
Mentorship and training
Fund a Teachers College student who will receive professional training on a weekly basis as part of our strategic approach to internal community and capacity building. Professional experience Grant a Teachers College student the opportunity to gain practical experience by collaborating with teachers and leaders at one or more of our partner schools, assisting in the delivery of professional development programs. |
Make research a realityEvery project is guided by our principles of practice, creating a unique learning opportunity — for both the schools we partner with and our team — to transform innovative ideas into impactful research, driving real-world change in education.
Research as reflective practice
By engaging in reflective practice, we ensure that our work is informed by ongoing observation, collaboration, and analysis. This approach allows us to adapt and improve based on real-world experiences, ensuring our efforts remain relevant and impactful. Bridging theory and practice To deepen the impact of our work, we conduct program evaluations and develop academic research studies aligned with our school-based partnerships. Supporting formal research efforts not only enhances the reach of our work, but also demonstrates the value of connecting theory with practice in meaningful ways. |
