The Show Must Go On: Persisting in a Pandemic
“Amazing” is how a student in San Antonio ISD described the 2020-21 school year — a year, that for many, was filled with much uncertainty and fear. Because despite a pandemic and the...
Amidst Great Challenges, They Continue to Change the World
⬅︎ Q&A Part I Amidst Great Challenges,They Continue to Change the World I have hope in America’s future. This year has been tumultuous for many students and families, yet they are resilient. Educators and...
Developing the Next Generation of Teachers and Leaders
Developing the Next Generation of Teachers and Leaders *Educational leaders, like Dr. Ting-Ling Sha and Baohan Phi, represent the strength of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, as well as their importance...
Showing Us What Brave Looks Like
In a brand new job under unthinkable circumstances. New surprises every week. Trying to support students in ways they never expected. Yet, they “would not want to be in any other profession.” Texas teachers...
Leading by Inclusion
Leading by Inclusion Early on this scholar knew that inclusion — in education, postsecondary opportunities, careers, and our community — would be her life’s passion. The Road to Leadership Was Paved in Third Grade...
Role Models and Representation in the Classroom
How the lack of black male teachers fuels one scholar’s passion. Trey Fisher distinctly remembers the first time he had a teacher that looked like him. He was in a middle school gym class...
“For my parents, they came with nothing and gave me everything”
"For my parents, they came with nothing and gave me everything" This story is Part II of Raquel Perez’ journey from a migrant farmer to a future teacher. For more about Raquel and how...
Rural Roots: The Making of a Teaching Legacy
Rural Roots: The Making of a Teaching Legacy How education, family, and football forged a future in teaching for a small town standout. Ever since she was a young girl, Taylor McWilliams dreamed of...
From Migrant Farmer to Future Teacher
From Migrant Farmer to Future Teacher This story is Part I of Raquel Perez’ journey to become a Texas teacher. To see what happened when Raquel's father missed his first day of work in...
