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Vicki Phillips’ heartfelt story about her high school geometry teacher serves as a reminder of the lasting power of teachers who go above and beyond to connect with their students.
The impact you have on your students stretches far beyond the confines of the classroom, shaping their futures and the future of Texas.
In a short timeframe, his example of authentic and representational leadership has made lasting impacts on the school district and the city of San Antonio.
How blended learning strategies have advanced foundational literacy skills in early childhood education classrooms in Tomball ISD.
An early-career, bilingual teacher demonstrates the power of leading as your authentic self.
Mentoring new teachers to improve instruction and retain early-career educators represents an essential, proven component of teacher induction.
We believe every student, in every Texas classroom, must have an effective teacher every year. In 2017, we launched the Raising Texas Teachers initiative in an effort to make that goal a reality.
The Foundation will sponsor 50 educators from 35 district and charter schools across Texas to attend weeklong summer institutes at Harvard.
Crystal Romero-Mueller was elated when Deniss Moreno requested her as a mentor.
What do Texans believe about STAAR tests? Texans’ views on student learning, teaching challenges, and accountability ratings.
“Everything I have been able to do, from where I started, is the consequence of teachers taking an interest in me.” Our President, Dr. Shari Albright, sits down with Dr. Ruth Simmons, President Emerita of Prairie View A&M University and Brown University, to discuss her groundbreaking career.
Our state’s longstanding teacher shortage represents a systemic challenge that must be addressed. Texas must build on the great work already underway in many districts and at several university teacher preparation programs.
Oftentimes, while working in a rural community, opportunities, like attending the Harvard Leadership Program, are very limited.
We asked our alumni to reflect on the meaningful relationships they’ve made through these networks. These were their responses …
As a Black teacher, connections with Black students hold a different weight — a weight that only we can measure.
Eric Hale, the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year, describes the obstacles he faced as a child and is now a champion for representation for all children. “I want people to say that I left a legacy of love and that I changed lives.”
Dr. Stephanie Hawley shares on Equity by Design for Austin ISD helping to put vulnerable children at the center of all our decision-making.
Raising School Leaders cohort application is open until March 15. This year, they’re particularly focused on sending rural school leaders.
Our annual Texas Education Poll brings the opinions, beliefs, hopes, fears, and ideas from Texans to the field.
In case you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording below to learn more about parents and Texans’ opinions on Texas public schools, Texas public school teachers, and the future of public education in Texas. View the 2023 Texas Education Poll.
“It’s Spotlight Friday! Let me hear you.” The students of Brittany Magin’s 4th grade math class erupt into applause and shouts of encouragement to each other.
One simple act of encouragement from his teacher inspired Dr. Joe Sanfelippo to pursue a career in education and to eventually become the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin and author of Hacking Leadership.
School leaders across Texas reunited in Dallas, for 3 days of fellowship, dynamic breakout sessions, and dialogues on the current climate.
November 8th is National-First Generation College Student Day. The Charles Butt Scholarship celebrates the scholarship recipients who identify as first-generation college students today, and every day!
UTSA and Texas State have been engaged in programmatic improvement through Raising Texas Teachers since its inception.
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring voices in the Hispanic/Latino/a/x/e community reflected in public schools across Texas.
Panelist shared what struck them the most about the 2022 Texas Teacher Poll results and discussed the research of the report.
Learn how Sabina Landeros used her background and experiences to empower Hispanic students and families on her former campus.
Dr. Lara explains the importance of teachers seeing potential in all their students. He is still grateful for what his teachers did for him.
Twyla’s story highlights just how much a teacher can inspire a student, even after they leave their classroom.
Our 2022 Texas Teacher Poll provides data about how to support and strengthen the teaching profession, and it comes straight from the source.
Rewrite the Stars. A Charles Butt Scholar, Star Brow, redefines her legacy through teaching. Read her story.
Her teacher exposed her to accounting and business and took an interest in Erika’s future. It changed her life.
As a new school year begins, Charles Butt is sharing a special note of gratitude to Texas teachers.
In this story, we highlight the learning journey of Harlingen CISD. They began their blended learning exploration with the goal of supporting Tier 2 & 3 students, those students who need more structured support to reach grade-level proficiency. However, this pursuit evolved into a new district-wide approach to teaching and learning that advances their investment in thoughtful innovation for the benefit of all schoolchildren.
All Charles Butt Scholars are invited to an annual symposium for the opportunity to network and benefit from a shared learning experience.
This year will mark our 14th annual Leadership Symposium and 4th annual Scholar Symposium.
Students having teachers of similar ethnicity or race significantly decreased exclusionary discipline for Asian American students.
The Foundation announced it will sponsor 85 educators from 54 district and charter schools across Texas to attend Harvard.
According to data from our 2022 Charles Butt Foundation Poll, Texans value teachers more today than ever, and they trust them more than…
From women managing a classroom to women guiding the vision for a district, the impact of women on public education is undeniable.
Watch the video recording of the panel discussion, dig into the poll, then join the conversation on your favorite social presences.
We are committed to helping create a more equitable and prosperous future for all students, especially our students of color and those from low-income families.
For our 2022 Charles Butt Foundation Poll, we surveyed 1,154 Texans about public education, and the following eight takeaways stood out to us.
Texas Parents’ Ratings of Schools Soar in Third Year of Texas Education Poll. Our poll shows surge in ratings from public school parents.
An educator’s journey to reclaim her roots In the midst of navigating storm Uri, a principal experienced a personal awakening that would change how she shows up as a leader. January 27, 2022 By Anne Bannister The evening of Feb. 11, 2021, a rare snow started to fall on Central Texas. At the time, Natalia Gómez Ramback was principal at Ruth Barron Elementary School in Pflugerville ISD. Ramback recalls canceling classes on Friday the 12th due to dangerous road conditions. The.
Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation has combined with, and become, the Charles Butt Foundation, rightly placing Charles’ generous philanthropy in education under his named organization.
Ten Charles Butt Scholar alumni, now first and second-year teachers, share their struggles, victories, and learnings a few months into the 2020-21 school year. These new Texas teachers find inspiration in their profession, and in the process, inspire us. Explore the full Q&A portfolio.
In a brand new job under unthinkable circumstances. New surprises every week. Trying to support students in ways they never expected. And yet they say they “would not want to be in any other profession.” Ten Charles Butt Scholar alumni, now first and second-year teachers, share their struggles, victories, and learnings a few months into the 2020-21 school year. These new Texas teachers find inspiration in their profession, and in the process, inspire us. Clarissa Rodriguez 1st Grade Teacher | Treasure Hills.
Three theatre teachers demonstrate an indomitable and innovative spirit in their approach to engaging and empowering students in COVID times.
Kim Darden, the principal at Pearland ISDs Alternative Choice for Education (PACE) Center and an alumna of the Raising School Leaders program stays grounded in her mission of supporting all students with individualized care and in advancing practices proven to make a positive difference on student outcomes.
As the 2020-21 school year came to an end, ten Charles Butt Scholar alumni in their first years as Texas teachers shared their learnings and reflections with us. The stories, struggles, and triumphs showcased in this Q&A portfolio provide an honest look at what it’s like to be a new teacher.
I have hope in America’s future. This year has been tumultuous for many students and families, yet they are resilient. Educators and communities have worked together to provide meals, WiFi, technology devices, and the best education possible for all students, no matter if they are learning at home or six feet apart in person. The amount that the school community and community partners have come together to support the students that attend our school has been awe-inspiring. Education continues to.
An aspiring teacher in her first year of college unexpectedly finds a mentor when she reconnects with her own elementary school principal.
Educators show us what agile, responsive public schools look like.
When six-year-old Mark Jones sat in his first-grade class at Buda Elementary School 51 years ago, he never imagined that his teacher, Sybil Ellison, would remain a mentor and friend decades later.
An alternative school of choice in Pearland ISD leads with restorative practices and a focus on mental health.
A turnaround principal returns to one of the poorest neighborhoods in Houston to lift up the community that raised her.
After 70 years, Dan Rather Returns to His Alma Mater, Heights High School in Houston, Texas.
Our Foundation announced 30 finalist school districts for the second cohort of the Raising Blended Learners demonstration initiative.
Early on this scholar knew that inclusion — in education, postsecondary opportunities, careers, and our community — would be her life’s passion.
Afton worked with the RBL districts to promote financial best practices, identify financial risks and ensure sites were planning for resources to be available to sustain their unique Blended Learning models for years to come.
How the lack of black male teachers fuels one scholar’s passion.
A Charles Butt Scholar redefines her legacy through teaching. “I hope my kids see the work I put in and understand it’s never too late.” How one student found her voice and her purpose
Raquel is a migrant farm worker who spent nearly every summer of her life working in the fields of Michigan alongside her family.
A family’s love fosters a future teacher’s gift.
How education, family, and football forged a future in teaching for a small town standout.
At Paredes Middle School every student is encouraged to see their own greatness and given a platform to be a leader.
How a migrant farmworker defied the odds through personal determination and family sacrifice
It is not unusual for schools and educators to try new approaches to improve student learning. But how often do we hear from the students themselves about what is working, and why?
Malinda Villalobos is the principal of the Ysleta Young Women’s Leadership Academy in Ysleta ISD – the first all-girls public school in El Paso.
A thorough, detailed analysis of sources and uses of funds for the first year of the Raising Blended Learners grant program reveal.
An Early College High School in El Paso, Texas is changing what students and their families believe is possible.
For the past two years, we at Texas Tech University have been conducting research on the experiences of teachers in Blended Learning/Personalized Learning (BL/PL) classrooms, where teaching is more customized, data-driven, and student-paced.
How the educational family formed by Lyford CISD and its community has benefited students for generations
How we designed the Raising Blended Learners (RBL) year 1 ecosystem of support and which Technical Assistance (TA) Providers were involved.
For 10 years, Principal Edgar Tibayan has been an educator in one of Texas’ poorest and most isolated school districts. But his chief message to his students is that poverty does not define a person’s destiny.
Watch our latest video, “Raising Blended Learners: Year One By the Numbers” to get a full sense of how much has already been accomplished. And, we are just getting started …
Blended learning is the combination of teacher instruction and online technology that enables student-centered learning.
Blended learning represents a powerful and scalable way for teachers to personalize learning for each and every Texas student.
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Born Leader Shifts From Medical Doctor Dreams To Educating Young Dreamers