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Junlei Li, the co-chair of the Human Development and Education Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, smiles for the camera during a sit down interview.
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

How a teacher can impact a student’s life without ever knowing… 

Aug 02, 2024 3 minutes
Eric Hale, a second-grade teacher at David G. Burnet Elementary School in Dallas ISD and the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year, smiles for the camera during a sit down interview.
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

The unlikely teacher who changed his life…

May 24, 2024 3 minutes
Byron Sanders is president and CEO of Big Thought, a non-profit organization with the mission of closing the opportunity gaps students face in marginalized communities through programs that partner with other organizations throughout the country.
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

The teacher who helped me rediscover that I’m smart…

May 16, 2024 3 minutes
Warren Hudson, the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Venus ISD, talks to the camera in a formal interview setting.
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

“The two teachers who helped me be my best…”

May 09, 2024 2 minutes
A man smiles while in conversation with a woman at a conference event.
From The Foundation: Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising Texas Teachers, University Partnerships

Meet the Texas universities partnering with the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

May 02, 2024 3 minutes
Monica Washington smiles as he addresses the camera in a formal interview setting
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

Windows and mirrors: Monica Washington shares about being a reflection of her students while helping them open doors

Dec 20, 2023 8 minutes
New Partners Announced title with 5 university logos (Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University - Commerce, Texas A&M University - Texarkana, The University of Texas - Dallas UTeach, University of the Incarnate Word) above the Raising Texas Teachers logo.
From The Foundation: Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising Texas Teachers, University Partnerships

Charles Butt Foundation welcomes five new Raising Texas Teachers partner universities

Dec 14, 2023 3 minutes
Dr. Victor Rios sits in front of a large window and smiles during a formal interview
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

“I care for you, but I can’t carry you.” A teacher’s persistence pays off

Nov 28, 2023 4 minutes
A student and principal hug in front of a school wall decorated with various university flags with text reading CBF Connect - The exclusive network tool for program participants of the Charles Butt Foundation
From The Foundation: Alumni Engagement, Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising Blended Learners, Raising School Leaders, Raising Texas Teachers

Welcome to CBF Connect: Your networking platform

Oct 18, 2023 1 minute
Dr. Adam Sáenz smiles as he addresses the camera in a formal interview setting
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

His teachers were a light in the darkness…

Oct 13, 2023 6 minutes
Vicki Phillips smiles as she addresses the camera in a formal interview setting
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

The teacher who gave me a sense of belonging…

Sep 11, 2023 3 minutes
In a conference room setting, several people sit at tables. One group is up close and clear showing 3 women sitting at a table smiling and having a conversation with another woman standing and smiling.
Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising Texas Teachers, University Partnerships

An initiative that’s changing the teaching profession across Texas

Apr 27, 2023 4 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
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
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
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
Evin Eiteljorge looks into the camera during a sit down interview in a school library
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: A chemist redefines success

Dec 13, 2020 1 minute
Portrait of Mark Jones and Sybil Ellison
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

First Grade Lessons that Last a lifetime

Oct 01, 2020 2 minutes
Erika Carter, principal of Key Middle School in Houston ISD, greets students as they enter the lunchroom.
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: Answering the call to teach

May 08, 2020 1 minute
Clarence Washington, a teacher at Key Middle School in Houston ISD, talks to a student in the cafeteria
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: From catching criminals to captivating young minds

May 07, 2020 1 minute
John Friedman, Brown University professor and researcher faces the camera in a formal interview setting
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: Impacting student trajectories

May 05, 2020 1 minute
Candid photo of John King Jr., a former secretary of education talking to the camera
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: “The thing that saved me was school”

May 04, 2020 1 minute
Dr. Carly Gilson is an assistant professor of special education at Texas A&M University, she talks to the camera in an empty college classroom
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: A teacher’s small gesture that changed a life

Jan 28, 2020 1 minute
Dr. Pamela Garrison Powell sits in front of a row of landscape photographs
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: Confidence in the classroom is contagious

Nov 11, 2019 1 minute
Michael Bonner gives a dynamic presentation on stage at the 2018 Scholar Symposium hosted by the Charles Butt Foundation (formerly the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation)
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: Unlocking a world of potential in every child

Sep 10, 2019 1 minute
Linda Ascencio stands in a hallway at her school in McAllen ISD
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: Building trust makes a lasting connection

Aug 26, 2019 1 minute
Shea Culpepper, a clinical director and professor of teacher education at the University of Houston, talks to the camera in front of a bank of wide windows overlooking a garden
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: Preparing students for a future that doesn’t yet exist

Aug 16, 2019 1 minute
Portrait of Dr. Mark Henry, Superintendent of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: Good teachers live forever

Aug 08, 2019 1 minute
Khiandra Woods looks at the camera for a sit down interview
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: The teacher who treated students like family

Aug 01, 2019 1 minute
Raquel Perez and her parents pose for a graduation photo.
Equity: Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

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

May 23, 2019 7 minutes
Candid photo of teacher Christie Smith working with her fourth grade students on a science experiment
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Voices on teaching: Teaching — In it for the Outcome

May 07, 2019 1 minute
Rick Rodriguez, an assistant superintendent for human resources at Lubbock ISD, talks to the camera during a sit down interview
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

Teaching: Appreciation like no other profession

May 07, 2019 1 minute
The Pérez family sits on the steps outside of their mobile home in Benton Harbor Michigan
Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

From migrant farmer to future teacher

Dec 21, 2018 7 minutes
The image is of a teacher leading a classroom discussion.
News Releases: Charles Butt Scholarship, Raising Texas Teachers

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers application process opens at 10 universities

Oct 10, 2017 2 minutes
A middle school teacher in Cisco ISD works with three students on multiplying and dividing fractions at the teacher table
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers

The Power of Data in Blended Classrooms

Sep 29, 2017 7 minutes