The holiday season is a time of charity, goodwill, and coming together to support those who dedicate themselves to making a difference. For our educators, this time of year underscores the ongoing challenges they face in helping students recover academically and emotionally from the pandemic’s impact. Teachers are working tirelessly to rebuild learning and joy in the classroom while filling systemic gaps—a heavy burden that continues to test their resilience. As Jennifer López, a fifth-grade teacher, shares, “The post-pandemic transition back into the classroom has definitely been difficult; we see that in the data. The transition back to the joy of learning has been difficult” (EforE Voices from the Classroom).
This season of giving reminds us of the importance of supporting those who uplift our communities. At Teachers Supporting Teachers (TST), we are committed to helping educators thrive through mentorship and fellowship programs that foster leadership, collaboration, and personal growth. These initiatives ensure teachers not only succeed in their own roles but also inspire lasting improvements in their schools and classrooms.
Every student deserves exceptional teachers, and every teacher deserves the resources and support to be their best. By giving to TST this holiday season, you are investing in the future of education and empowering educators to continue making a profound difference in their students’ lives.
Let’s embrace the spirit of the season by coming together to ensure our teachers feel the goodwill and generosity they give every day.
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What are people saying?
“TST has supported my ability to reflect on what I am doing with my teams. TST helps me reflect on different ways that I can improve with my team and role. I appreciate the opportunity to think about what I am doing and how it's impacting the team and school as a whole.” -TST Teacher
“TST has helped my teacher build instructional leadership capacity. In working with staff, our teacher has learned to focus objectives to create positive outcomes for teacher practice and student results.” -Principal of a TST supported school
Where do we spend the money?
Your donation goes directly to supporting our schools. This means we spend donations on things such as student academic supplies, school resources, community events, and building pathways for excellent teachers to impact more students.
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