The Future of Texas is in
ABOUT US
The future of Texas – our economy, communities, and citizenry – depends on how well we prepare our students today. All students deserve a level playing field and equal access to a quality public education.
We are reinventing public education for the future – because the future of Texas is in our public schools.
Application Now Open!
The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is designed to encourage the best and brightest students to consider a future in the teaching profession. The scholarship consists of $8,000-$10,000 in annual funding for up to four years, as well as ongoing professional development opportunities, mentorship from sitting public school educators, and participation in a statewide aspiring teachers network facilitated by the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation.
THIS IS WHERE THE FUTURE BEGINS
It’s time to stand up, to raise your voice, and advocate for our future. Because the future of Texas is in our public schools.
SPOTLIGHT STORY
ROLE MODELS AND REPRESENTATION IN THE CLASSROOM
An aspiring teacher recognizes there is a lack of diversity in the teaching profession today — and he is out to change that.
