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Nadia De La Rosa smiles while posing against the Harvard Graduate School of Education step and repeat backdrop.
Leadership: Guest Voices, Raising School Leaders

Harvard Leadership Program continues to impact alumna’s life

Mar 06, 2023
Two hands hold a cell phone as if recording a video. On the screen is an image of two educators who are colleagues giving one another a loving hug.
Leadership: Alumni Engagement, Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising School Leaders

Introducing our “Alumni Stories” series

Mar 03, 2023
Black History Month - Kayla Jules, 5th Grade Teacher, Frisco ISD
Equity: Guest Voices

Charles Butt Scholar reflects on what it means to be a black teacher

Feb 28, 2023
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Nadia De La Rosa smiles while posing against the Harvard Graduate School of Education step and repeat backdrop.
Leadership: Guest Voices, Raising School Leaders

Harvard Leadership Program continues to impact alumna’s life

Mar 06, 2023 4 minutes
Two hands hold a cell phone as if recording a video. On the screen is an image of two educators who are colleagues giving one another a loving hug.
Leadership: Alumni Engagement, Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising School Leaders

Introducing our “Alumni Stories” series

Mar 03, 2023 1 minute
Black History Month - Kayla Jules, 5th Grade Teacher, Frisco ISD
Equity: Guest Voices

Charles Butt Scholar reflects on what it means to be a black teacher

Feb 28, 2023 4 minutes
Black History Month: Eric Hale, 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year video spotlight
Equity: Guest Voices

Spotlighting Eric Hale, 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year

Feb 27, 2023 3 minutes
Black History Month - Dr. Stephanie Hawley - Interim Chief Equity Officer Austin ISD
Equity: Guest Voices

From closing schools to opening hearts and minds

Feb 23, 2023 8 minutes
Charles Butt Foundation selects school leaders for Harvard institutes in 2023.
Leadership: Raising School Leaders

Applications open for 2023 Raising School Leaders Program

Feb 16, 2023 2 minutes
The 2023 Texas Education Poll: Strong Support, Clear Challenges featured image
Research: Public Opinion Research

Key takeaways from our 2023 Texas Education Poll

Feb 14, 2023 5 minutes
Screenshot of the 2023 TxEd Poll Webinar presentation via zoom
Research: Public Opinion Research

The 2023 Texas Education Poll webinar

Jan 27, 2023 2 minutes
Two hands hold a cell phone as if participating in a conference call. On the screen are two educators calling in from different locations. A title reads "Alumni Stories: Meaningful Mentorship."
Leadership: Alumni Engagement, Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising School Leaders

Alumni stories: meaningful mentorship

Jan 20, 2023 2 minutes
During table time, a fourth-grade math teacher asks her students to review their data binder and determine a plan for their small group time based on their mastery.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners, Stories of Impact

A systems-based approach to growing all students

Jan 20, 2023 10 minutes
Joe Sanfelippo, the 2019 National Superintendent of the Year, addresses the camera in a formal interview setting
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

The one who made all the difference …

Dec 19, 2022 1 minute
Victor Rios and Juan Terrazas pose at the 2022 leadership symposium against the United by Purpose logo backdrop.
Leadership: Raising School Leaders

2022 Leadership Symposium recap

Nov 18, 2022 1 minute
A custom animated graphic celebrating First Generation College Student Day, including images of four Scholars
Equity: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day

Nov 08, 2022 4 minutes
UTSA and Texas State University join as new partners for the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers initiative.
News Releases: Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising Texas Teachers

Two new university partners announced

Oct 18, 2022 4 minutes
Graphic honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring Sabina Landeros and Gilberto Lara.
Equity: Charles Butt Foundation

Reflecting on Hispanic heritage month

Oct 13, 2022 3 minutes
The 2022 Texas Teacher Poll: Persistent Problems and a path forward featured graphic.
Research: Public Opinion Research

Expert panel digs deeper into the 2022 Charles Butt Texas Teacher Poll

Oct 13, 2022 2 minutes
Sabina Landeros, School Administrator for Cleburne ISD
Community: Stories of Impact

Reaching students and families through a shared culture

Oct 11, 2022 1 minute
Gilberto Lara, University professor at UT RGV
Teaching: Stories of Impact

Seeing potential in all students

Oct 11, 2022 1 minute
A photo of a school hallway where a student is seen embracing his teacher mentor.
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

The gift of transformational teachers

Sep 29, 2022 1 minute
Social media graphic of the Charles Butt Foundation - The 2022 Texas Teacher Poll: Persistent Problems and the Path Forward. Charles Butt Foundation Public Opinion Research. Images of diverse teachers with serious expressions.
Research: Public Opinion Research

Solutions for solving the teacher crisis

Sep 13, 2022 6 minutes
Featured story of Star Brown. She is looking to her right and smiling with blurred image of children in the background.
Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Rewrite the stars

Sep 12, 2022 5 minutes
Voices on teaching video series features Erika Ramos. Erika is seen leaning against a nicely arranged bookshelf.
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

The teacher who put her on a path to business

Sep 06, 2022 1 minute
A composite image featuring four Texas teachers
From The Foundation: Charles Butt Foundation

A special message for teachers from Charles Butt

Aug 22, 2022 1 minute
A teacher meets one-on-one with a student to review her learning data.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners, Stories of Impact

How a district transformed its approach to early literacy

Jul 21, 2022 7 minutes
Registration picture of a Charles Butt Scholar arriving to attend the 2022 Charles Butt Scholarship symposium event.
Teaching: Alumni Engagement, Charles Butt Scholarship

2022 Scholar Symposium Recap

Jul 20, 2022 3 minutes
Featured header graphic for the story titled, The show must go on.
Innovation: CAST Network, Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

The Show Must Go On: Persisting in a Pandemic

Jun 30, 2022 12 minutes
Raquel Perez and her parents pose for a graduation photo.
Equity: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

“For my parents, they came with nothing and gave me everything”

Jun 22, 2022 7 minutes
The logo reads "United by purpose" and includes abstract line art representing people linked arm-in-arm.
Leadership: Alumni Engagement

2022 Symposia Series: United By Purpose

Jun 07, 2022 3 minutes
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month social media graphic.
Equity: Charles Butt Foundation

Reflecting on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 31, 2022 4 minutes
PACE graduates of two women standing side by side with their arms around each other. One is in cap and gown while the other is wearing a black long sleeve shirt.
Community: Stories of Impact

Restorative practices pave path to success for graduates

May 23, 2022 11 minutes
Landscape of humble homes and hills of Presidio, Texas.
Community: Stories of Impact

Poverty does not define destiny

May 11, 2022 12 minutes
Charles Butt Foundation selects 85 school leaders for Harvard institutes
Leadership: Raising School Leaders

85 school leaders selected for Harvard

May 09, 2022 6 minutes
Header image of a teacher standing in front of the class teaching a diverse group of kids sitting at their desks.
Research: Public Opinion Research

The teacher appreciation gap: what we’re doing about it

May 02, 2022 3 minutes
Featured image for the Women's History month blog post.
Equity: Charles Butt Foundation

Reflecting on women’s history month

Mar 31, 2022 4 minutes
The Pérez family sits on the steps outside of their mobile home in Benton Harbor Michigan
Teaching: Stories of Impact

From migrant farmer to future teacher

Mar 21, 2022 7 minutes
Panelist speaks into microphone at the 2022 Charles Butt Foundation poll discussion and breakfast hybrid event.
Research: Public Opinion Research

Expert panel digs deeper into the 2022 Charles Butt foundation poll

Mar 11, 2022 1 minute
Black History Month banner featured 3 black educators leading the charge in their field.
Community: Charles Butt Foundation

Reflecting on Black History Month

Feb 28, 2022 4 minutes
A photo of the 2022 Texas Education Poll appears with the title, "Connected Through Our Schools."
Research: Public Opinion Research

8 essential takeaways from our 2022 Poll

Feb 03, 2022 4 minutes
A photo of the 2022 Texas Education Poll appears with the title, "Connected Through Our Schools."
Research: Public Opinion Research

2022 Foundation Poll Press Release

Jan 31, 2022 5 minutes
A representation of the 2021 merger between the Charles Butt Foundation and Raise Your Hand Texas.
News Releases: Charles Butt Foundation

A new year bring new changes to our organization!

Jan 07, 2022 2 minutes
A principal gives a warm side-hug to one of her students in the school hallway.
Leadership: Stories of Impact

Leading schools with trauma sensitivity crucial to supporting students

Aug 26, 2021 4 minutes
A principal and a young lady who is a former student and now an aspiring teacher stand outside the front of Martin Elementary School.
Leadership: Stories of Impact

Developing the next generation of teachers and leaders

May 20, 2021 11 minutes
District leaders sit around a table and discuss solutions under the supervision of the Raising Blended Learners initiative facilitators.
From The Foundation: Charles Butt Foundation, Raising Blended Learners

30 districts selected for $6 million in grant funding for Raising Blended Learners initiative

Dec 01, 2019 3 minutes
During stations, a teacher checks in with a student.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners

Lessons Learned from the Raising Blended Learners Initiative

Oct 14, 2019 6 minutes
A portrait of Pharen an 8th grade student at KIPP Liberation College Preparatory Middle School
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners, Stories of Impact

From Bored Student to School Leader

Jul 18, 2019 9 minutes
Three middle school students stand in their school library and smile for the camera.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners

The Student Voice

Oct 17, 2018 1 minute
A principal checks in with one of her students at the Ysleta Young Women's Leadership Academy
Leadership: Stories of Impact

Empowering young women to lead

Aug 22, 2018 1 minute
A team member from Afton partners talks to Raising Blended Learners students at a district showcase visit.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners

Finance and Innovation: RBL Year 1 Cohort – Level Analysis

Jun 22, 2018 5 minutes
A courtyard view at the Texas Tech College of Education building
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners

Texas Tech on the Forefront of Preparing Teachers in Blended Learning

Apr 26, 2018 8 minutes
Cat Alexander, the Executive Director of the CA Group, leads a finalist workshop for district team's applying for the Raising Blended Learners demonstration initiative.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners

Designing a Personalized Ecosystem to Build capacity

Jan 04, 2018 10 minutes
A teacher in a bright and colorful classroom leads a small group of students in a hands-on math activity.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners

Raising Blended Learners: Year One By the Numbers

Dec 01, 2016 2 minutes
A teacher mentors a student one-on-one.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners

Understanding the Blended Learning Models

Aug 02, 2016 6 minutes
A student working on his laptop smiles for the camera.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners

Making Student-Centered Learning A Reality

May 10, 2016 4 minutes