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Dr. Joyce Lin is the Associate Director for Teacher Development at the Knowles Teacher Initiative
Teaching: Raising Texas Teachers, Stories of Impact

Give opportunities and support to teachers… they will want to stay.

May 07, 2025 1 minute
Portrait of Ashley Chohlis, Superintendent of Uvalde CISD
Community: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

Leading with hope through adversity

Mar 20, 2025 11 minutes
Sarah Venegas, Juan Guzman, and Claudia Poblano – three principals from El Paso – share a smile during a video interview.
Leadership: Alumni Engagement, Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

Celebrating 16 years of serving school leaders

Aug 25, 2024 4 minutes
Kindergarten students work together on a small-group activity sounding out letter sounds.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners, Stories of Impact

Lessons in Leading Change Management in Texas Schools

Aug 19, 2024 13 minutes
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
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
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 blue rectange image with the Charles Butt Foundation logo and text underneath reading "The experiences and contributions of first-generation college graduates are woven into the fabric of the Charles Butt Foundation.
Equity: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day

Nov 08, 2023 3 minutes
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
Rocket teacher Chris McLeod works with a student in the rocketry lab at Brazoswood High School
Innovation: Stories of Impact

Launch Point: A rocket teacher’s impact on the future

Oct 03, 2023 5 minutes
An English Language Arts Teacher checks in with her students to answer questions about the assignment as student break into groups to conduct their research.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners, Stories of Impact

Finding a path to success that’s real for kids

Sep 26, 2023 13 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
Dr. Jaime Aquino, San Antonio ISD Superintendent, standing with a group of children all smiling and celebrating
Equity: Stories of Impact

My authentic self: Superintendent is a reflection of the students he serves

Aug 11, 2023 6 minutes
A kindergarten teacher works one-on-one with a student.
Innovation: Raising Blended Learners, Stories of Impact

Advancing foundational literacy skills

Jun 22, 2023 11 minutes
Uriel Iglesias, a 4th-grade bilingual teacher, sits in a chair as his student run up behind him for a group hug. All of them are smiling.
Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Connection. Culture. Community.

May 25, 2023 9 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 11 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
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
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
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
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 8 minutes
Portraits of Charles Butt Scholars appears against a backdrop with the word Q&A on it
Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Showing Us What Brave Looks Like

Nov 10, 2021 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

Sep 03, 2021 12 minutes
A principal gives a warm side-hug to one of her students in the school hallway.
Leadership: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

Leading schools with trauma sensitivity crucial to supporting students

Aug 26, 2021 4 minutes
Portraits of Charles Butt Scholars appears against a backdrop with the word Q&A on it
Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Amidst Great Challenges They Continue to Change the World

Jul 19, 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: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Developing the next generation of teachers and leaders

May 20, 2021 11 minutes
Child masked in a school bus. The design of the mask is the Texas flag.
Community: Stories of Impact

Scenes of resilience from Texas school reopenings

Oct 02, 2020 10 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: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

Restorative practices pave path to success for graduates

Apr 03, 2020 10 minutes
Portrait of Erika Carter
Leadership: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

Lessons from a Leader’s Journey

Feb 07, 2020 8 minutes
Dan Rather poses with high school student
Community: Stories of Impact

They Share the Same School and the American Dream

Dec 18, 2019 8 minutes
Anna Fedewa feature
Leadership: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Leading by inclusion

Nov 26, 2019 8 minutes
Trey Fisher is seen teaching in a classroom along with two students
Leadership: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Role models and representation in the classroom

Oct 07, 2019 7 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
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
Sharica Shaw plays with kids at a school gymnasium
Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Teaching from the Heart

May 08, 2019 10 minutes
Taylor McWilliams pose for a picture
Teaching: Charles Butt Scholarship, Stories of Impact

Rural roots: The making of a teaching legacy

Mar 21, 2019 10 minutes
Scene at Paredes
Leadership: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

I am Paredes Pride

Feb 28, 2019 7 minutes
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
A father and son pause for a photo at Arlington ISD's back-to-school bash.
Community: Stories of Impact

Back to school with one voice and one purpose

Aug 28, 2018 9 minutes
A principal checks in with one of her students at the Ysleta Young Women's Leadership Academy
Leadership: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

Empowering young women to lead

Aug 22, 2018 1 minute
Matthew and Isabel pose for a photo
Innovation: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

High School at a Higher Degree

Jun 19, 2018 6 minutes
Students pose for photo at Lyford ISD
Community: Stories of Impact

Deep in the heart of the valley

Apr 02, 2018 10 minutes
Landscape of humble homes and hills of Presidio, Texas.
Community: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

Poverty does not define destiny

Jun 01, 2017 12 minutes
Principal Letty Roman visits with a student in the classroom
Leadership: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

Grit and Grace

Mar 17, 2016 17 minutes
Principal Natalia Goméz Ramback listens to a student read "All the Places You'll Go"
Leadership: Raising School Leaders, Stories of Impact

History & Culture as Guide

Nov 03, 2015 8 minutes