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LEARN MOREFeatured Teacher Story
Often the task of ensuring our students are seen, heard, and loved falls on the educators. TyKesha Cross, a Junior High and 9th Grade Banking teacher at the Pine Bluff School District in Pine Bluff, AR, knows personally the power of teachers and education to lift students out of incredibly difficult situations.
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Reflections from 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year
Rural teachers are the heartbeats of their community, encouraging students to do their best and supporting programs in their schools. Brian Skinner is a high school special education teacher from Newton, Kansas, who was named a 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year for his outstanding work with his students.
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Sophia Elswick - Toulon, IL
A music teacher at Stark County High School in rural Illinois, shares her story about finding community and herself while teaching in rural communities.
Updates from our Reciprocity Project Teachers!
Featuring updates on Will Miller’s class sugaring project in Massachusetts and introductions from Anna Martin’s Primary 5 class at St. Brigid’s Primary School in Northern Ireland.
Jayla Gellington - Moundville, AL
Bringing real-world learning into the classroom.
Lanie Christianson and Matthew Eastman - University of Maine
Finding a passion for teaching when Maine needs them most.