Grants for teachers bring something good to North Texas classrooms

The useful part

Almost three dozen teachers around North Texas got something good that brought a little boost to their classrooms. • One teacher used the funding to launch Leopard Brew, a student-run classroom coffee shop, where students practice customer service, communication, money management, and other vocational and life skills. • Another teacher invested in podcasting equipment that will allow students to tell their stories, debate ideas, and build communication and public-speaking skills.

How it works

• • A first-year teacher used her grant to transform an empty classroom into a more welcoming environment for her students.
• The campaign called Together for Teachers was a first for the restaurant group.