Fund for Teachers enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the world that make the greatest impact on their practice, students and school communities. Since 2001, Fund for Teachers has awarded 8,500 teachers $32 million in grants to visit 152 countries on all seven continents.
PEF is proud to be the local partner for Hamilton County Department of Education applicants. Fund for Teachers has awarded more than $770,000 to 192 Hamilton County teachers since 2012. Fund for Teachers allotted $62,000 in grant awards for Hamilton County public school teachers in 2020. Fourteen Hamilton County public school teachers from 12 schools will learn in 12 countries across the globe next summer.
Due to the far-reaching implications of the Coronavirus, Fund for Teachers is deferring all 2020 grants for one year, when these award-winning teachers will pursue their fellowships.
For rising seniors, Camp College provides insight, guidance, and support for students and their families as they prepare for post-secondary success.
Designed for juniors and seniors in Hamilton County public schools, STEP-UP provides students access to a robust internship and career training program.
Gateway Scholars pairs students with a College Access Mentor to ensure all students have the support needed to successfully navigate post-secondary life.
Project Inspire is a unique teacher preparation initiative that uses a residency model to prepare teachers to thrive in schools across Hamilton County.
STEM Fellows is a year-long cohort designed to help teachers grow as instructional experts, teacher leaders, and community connectors.
Innovative Educator Fellows is a unique professional development experience seeks to develop a network of innovative educators who imagine, pilot, and lead efforts to scale effective educational initiatives for all students.
FFT enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers by supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the world.
Volkswagen eLabs are state of the art digital fabrication labs that transform how students engage in STEM through rapid prototyping technology.