Our approach
is simple: Through strategic fundraising, we work to provide teachers with higher pay that reflects their pivotal role in shaping our children's academic development.
The BIG idea
To improve academic development, we must attract and retain exceptional teachers by boosting their pay.
Our focus
Advancing childhood academic development to unlock their full potential.
Exceptional teachers
We aim to empower schools to attract and retain exceptional teachers.
Increasing pay
We're building a reserve to boost teacher pay. Learn more here.
Start small
We are piloting our program at two charter schools, and then we will expand and grow our initiative.
The start
We are starting with the Wesley International Academy and The Museum School. After that, the sky is the limit!
The fund
As time passes, we will grow the fund to levels that allow us to expand to other schools, cities, states, etc.
The future
We aim to grow the fund to pay all teachers an extra $10K forever. Yep, you read that right, forever.
Laser focus
We are helping children by attracting and retaining exceptional educators, nothing else.
Driven
We are driven by the belief that children are the future and must be influenced by the best.
Disciplined
Our linear focus allows us to be uniquely disciplined in our mission.
Dedicated
Our founders are parents and educators dedicated to making a positive impact.
FAQs
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YES! We are a full-fledged 501c3. Read more about what that means here!
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Not yet. We are piloting it at two schools; then we will expand.
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Most of it does. We take a 15% operations fee. That covers all the overhead of running a not-for-profit. The operations fee helps us pay personnel, cover bank fees, etc.
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No. Your donation goes to the collective fund and is paid evenly to all qualified recipients.
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The school’s leadership defines qualified recipients. Broadly, they are primary educators, not assistant teachers (like student aids or classroom assistants) or administrators (like principals or office personnel). Primary educators are in charge of the class and actively teach the students. The school's administration must deem them in good standing (meaning not under disciplinary action) or in transition to another role outside of a school participating in the Educator Fund's program.
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”
— HENRY B. ADAMS