Current Projects
Hardship Grants
At the Educators First Foundation, we recognize that life’s unexpected challenges can place an immense burden on those who dedicate themselves to shaping the future—our educators. The Hardship Grants Program was created to provide timely, compassionate support to educators facing extenuating circumstances that threaten their financial stability and well-being.
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Through this initiative, the Foundation offers one-time monetary assistance to help alleviate urgent needs caused by unforeseen hardships. Whether it’s a medical emergency, natural disaster, or other critical life event, our goal is to ensure that educators can continue their vital work without the added stress of financial strain.
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By standing together, we affirm our commitment to the individuals who inspire, teach, and lead every day. This program reflects our belief that when educators thrive, communities flourish.
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Applicants can fill out the form:
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Teacher-on-Teacher Mentoring.
The curriculum is state approved and will include: delivery of instruction, student discipline, local (system) policy, observance of mentee teaching, accurate record keeping, special education laws, knowledge of your rights including knowing your own contract, grading, and many other topics.
Schools will be determined through application and by numbers of new teachers hired compared to how many are employed totally. Hard to fill vacancies will be stressed. Core subjects will be addressed. Teachers and schools will complete an application and an interview process. We will focus on teaching adults.
Mentoring a new teacher in a core subject for one semester. The current cost is at least $1800. Itinerant teachers will have paid travel expenses. Any donated amount is tax deductible.