A grant-funded adventure turned Physical Education into a life-changing experience. “My favorite part of the trip was to just be in nature and be present—seeing the beauty and getting to…
For the first time in over ten years, Union High School proudly revived its musical theater program with a vibrant production of Mean Girls Jr. Funded by the Teacher Innovation…
At Southwest Elementary – Academia Bilingüe, science class took an exciting turn as 5th graders set their sights on the sky. With the help of Science Teacher, Joline Andrews, and…
Tamika Henry, Principal of Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy, proudly shared her story on the impact of the Teresa Weatherall Neal Principal’s Fund grant on her school community. The goal…
All great design starts with a problem—and for students at GRPS Museum High School, that problem was right beneath them. For years, students in the woodworking class endured uncomfortable workbench…
In a quiet corner of Lauren Lumm’s 4th–6th grade Grand Rapids Montessori classroom, something extraordinary has been unfolding—thread by thread. What started as a modest sewing station has grown into…
Thanks to a generous gift from a group of passionate music enthusiasts, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Alger Middle School now enjoy a full hour of daily piano instruction--each…
At Innovation Central High School, the Girls Empowering Together (GET) Club is creating space for young women to grow into confident, capable leaders. With support from a Teacher Innovation Fund…
Kindergarteners at Sibley Elementary are benefiting from new sensory materials funded by the Teacher Innovation Fund mini-grants. GRPS teacher Shelby Newhouse explains that these materials are crucial for supporting students'…
At GRPS North Park Montessori, Daniel Grove, a teacher for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, has brought geology to life through an innovative project funded by a Teacher Innovation Fund…
