Stories of Impact Archives – Charles Butt Foundation
We hold space for our subjects to share their truth, represent their communities, and teach us. This shared learning is transformative to our work.| Charles Butt Foundation
We hold space for our subjects to share their truth, represent their communities, and teach us. This shared learning is transformative to our work.| Charles Butt Foundation
The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers was designed to encourage and support the state’s most promising students to pursue a career in teaching through one of the state’s best university-based teacher preparation programs.| Charles Butt Foundation
As Associate Director for Teacher Development at the Knowles Teacher Initiative, Joyce Lin leads her team to think deeply about how to support Teacher Fellows to inquire into their professional communities, to develop the teacher leadership skills necessary to improve education beyond their classrooms, and to share their stories of the knowledge they acquired with a wider community. The post Give opportunities and support to teachers… they will want to stay. appeared first on Charles Butt F...| Charles Butt Foundation
Teachers have the most significant impact on student success. The success of our communities and state is linked to the quality of our teacher workforce.| Charles Butt Foundation
Our ultimate goal is for blended learning to be systematically utilized throughout Texas and is seen as a replicable model for all educators.| Charles Butt Foundation
Innovation is a key topic covered by the Charles Butt Foundation in our latest posts section of the site. This category is intended to organize similarly themed posts for search-ability within the site.| Charles Butt Foundation
Teaching is a key topic covered by the Charles Butt Foundation in our latest posts section of the site. This category is intended to organize similarly themed posts for search-ability within the site.| Charles Butt Foundation
Warren Hudson is the Instructional Technology Coordinator for Venus ISD. He says he wouldn't be where he is today without the influence of two important teachers in his life. The post “The two teachers who helped me be my best…” appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
As an advocate for the profession, Washington utilizes her platform to share her experiences as a Black educator as well as to speak about her passion for teaching - a career outsiders tend to label as a career without upward mobility and opportunities for growth. The post Windows and mirrors: Monica Washington shares about being a reflection of her students while helping them open doors appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Victor Rios shares about the teacher who believed in him so much, she tricked him into believing in himself. The post “I care for you, but I can’t carry you.” A teacher’s persistence pays off appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
National First-Generation College Student Day represents an opportunity to raise awareness about the experience of first-generation college students and ways to ensure their college-going experiences are equitable to those of their continuing-generation peers. The post National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Adam Sáenz shares about what his favorite teachers wrote him in letters that served as a light during a dark time in his young adult life, which serves as a reminder for all of us – you never know how much your kind words will impact someone, so share them often. The post His teachers were a light in the darkness… appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Underneath renderings of actual rockets and the word INNOVATE, Chris McLeod shapes the future of Texas from inside the rocketry lab of the Brazosport ISD Career & Technical Education Center. The post Launch Point: A rocket teacher’s impact on the future appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
In this story, we showcase the vulnerability of Venus ISD leaders in taking ownership of significant gaps in secondary reading instruction and the thoughtful strategies they put in place to help students find real and lasting success. The post Finding a path to success that’s real for kids appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Vicki Phillips' heartfelt story about her high school geometry teacher serves as a reminder of the lasting power of teachers who go above and beyond to connect with their students. The post The teacher who gave me a sense of belonging… appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
In a short timeframe, his example of authentic and representational leadership has made lasting impacts on the school district and the city of San Antonio. The post My authentic self: Superintendent is a reflection of the students he serves appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
How blended learning strategies have advanced foundational literacy skills in early childhood education classrooms in Tomball ISD. The post Advancing foundational literacy skills appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
An early-career, bilingual teacher demonstrates the power of leading as your authentic self. The post Connection. Culture. Community. appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
“It's Spotlight Friday! Let me hear you.” The students of Brittany Magin’s 4th grade math class erupt into applause and shouts of encouragement to each other. The post A systems-based approach to growing all students appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
One simple act of encouragement from his teacher inspired Dr. Joe Sanfelippo to pursue a career in education and to eventually become the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin and author of Hacking Leadership. The post The one who made all the difference … appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
November 8th is National-First Generation College Student Day. The Charles Butt Scholarship celebrates the scholarship recipients who identify as first-generation college students today, and every day! The post National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Learn how Sabina Landeros used her background and experiences to empower Hispanic students and families on her former campus. The post Reaching students and families through a shared culture appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Lara explains the importance of teachers seeing potential in all their students. He is still grateful for what his teachers did for him. The post Seeing potential in all students appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Rewrite the Stars. A Charles Butt Scholar, Star Brow, redefines her legacy through teaching. Read her story. The post Rewrite the stars appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
In this story, we highlight the learning journey of Harlingen CISD. They began their blended learning exploration with the goal of supporting Tier 2 & 3 students, those students who need more structured support to reach grade-level proficiency. However, this pursuit evolved into a new district-wide approach to teaching and learning that advances their investment in thoughtful innovation for the benefit of all schoolchildren. The post How a district transformed its approach to early literacy a...| Charles Butt Foundation
In a brand new job under unthinkable circumstances. New surprises every week. Trying to support students in ways they never expected. And yet they say they “would not want to be in any other profession.” Ten Charles Butt Scholar alumni, now first and second-year teachers, share their struggles, victories, and learnings a few months into the 2020-21 school year. These new Texas teachers find inspiration in their profession, and in the process, inspire us. Clarissa Rodriguez 1st Grade Tea...| Charles Butt Foundation
Three theatre teachers demonstrate an indomitable and innovative spirit in their approach to engaging and empowering students in COVID times. The post The Show Must Go On: Persisting in a Pandemic appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Kim Darden, the principal at Pearland ISDs Alternative Choice for Education (PACE) Center and an alumna of the Raising School Leaders program stays grounded in her mission of supporting all students with individualized care and in advancing practices proven to make a positive difference on student outcomes. The post Leading schools with trauma sensitivity crucial to supporting students appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
I have hope in America’s future. This year has been tumultuous for many students and families, yet they are resilient. Educators and communities have| Charles Butt Foundation
Leadership is a key topic covered by the Charles Butt Foundation in our latest posts section of the site. This category is intended to organize similarly themed posts for search-ability within the site.| Charles Butt Foundation
When Uvalde CISD began its search for new leadership, Ashley Chohlis felt a deep calling. “I felt compelled to apply for the job and come and do the work necessary to bring back a sense of safety and security in our schools and the community. I want to make sure that Uvalde kids have opportunities and a future.”| Charles Butt Foundation
The Raising School Leaders program has been described as transformative by both new and seasoned leaders, propelling positive change in their school. We asked alums from across the years to share what being part of this program has meant to them personally, professionally, and to the school communities they lead. The Raising School Leaders program has been described as transformative by both new and seasoned leaders, propelling positive change in their school. We asked alums from across the y...| Charles Butt Foundation
Research indicates a principal is second only to the classroom teacher in terms of impacting student learning and achievement.| Charles Butt Foundation
The purpose of the leadership alumni network is to create a strong, well-connected community of educators across the state of Texas.| Charles Butt Foundation
Socorro ISD represents an exemplary pilot program that embedded blended learning into its literacy framework and growth targets as a district. While the core tenets of change management may be familiar, this case study offers an in-depth look at the experiences of practitioners as they scale best teaching and learning practices. Socorro ISD represents an exemplary pilot program that embedded blended learning into its literacy framework and growth targets as a district. While the core tenets o...| Charles Butt Foundation
Dr. Junlei Li, the co-chair of the Human Development and Education Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, shares a poignant and reflective story that underscores the profound, often unnoticed impact teachers have on their students.| Charles Butt Foundation
Eric Hale shares about a teacher who went out of his way to be supportive. "He went above and beyond. And so that's my goal. I'm not trying to be the best teacher, but I am trying to be the most impactful."| Charles Butt Foundation
Byron Sanders shares about a 10th grade history teacher that changed the course of his life.| Charles Butt Foundation
