Supporting Teacher Retention

Why Teacher Retention Matters

Teacher retention is essential to building stable, high-performing schools. When educators stay and grow in their roles, students benefit from stronger relationships, consistent instruction, and a more supportive learning environment.

Impact

Stronger school communities

Retained teachers build institutional knowledge and mentorship pipelines.

Stability for students

Consistent teachers improve academic outcomes and classroom culture.

Cost savings for districts

Reducing turnover lowers recruitment and training expenses.

By investing in teacher development and appreciation, we help educators build long-term careers, not just take short-term positions.

How Your Donation Helps

  • $1000 — Spark Professional Growth

    Funds a Culturally Responsive Teaching Project

    Your gift supports classroom-based projects that help teachers better serve diverse learners.
    ✔ Covers materials and resources
    ✔ Encourages innovation in instruction
    ✔ Impacts an entire classroom of students

  • $200 — Build Teacher Leadership

    Sponsors a Learning Circle Session

    Helps a teacher host a peer learning session to share best practices.
    ✔ Strengthens collaboration
    ✔ Builds internal expertise
    ✔ Multiplies impact across multiple classrooms

  • $500 — Strengthen Qualifications

    Supports a Highly Qualified TA Credential Stipend

    Helps a teaching assistant earn required credentials.
    ✔ Reduces financial barriers
    ✔ Supports career advancement
    ✔ Strengthens classroom consistency

  • $1,575 — Fund One College Course

    Supports a TA-to-Teacher (TOPS) course

    Covers tuition for one required course toward licensure.
    ✔ Moves a paraprofessional closer to full certification
    ✔ Builds your future teacher pipeline

  • $3,000–$4,500 — Remove a Major Barrier

    Funds Provisional License Completion

    Eliminates out-of-pocket reimbursement burdens for educators completing licensure requirements.
    ✔ Prevents talented educators from leaving the profession
    ✔ Accelerates full teacher certification

  • $6,400 — Cover Student Teaching Costs

    Funds a Substitute During Student Teaching

    Allows an educator to complete required student teaching without losing income.
    ✔ Protects financial stability
    ✔ Ensures licensure completion