Teacher Stories is a sister organization that shares inspiring stories about teachers who make a big difference in their students' lives and communities. Started in 2018, they collect stories through podcasts, videos, and written pieces to remind people how important good teachers are. The project includes special themes like teaching during COVID-19, talking about racism and Black Lives Matter, and helping save democracy through education.
They have a Teacher Appreciation Project where students and parents can publicly thank teachers who changed their lives. The organization offers podcasts available on many platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. They also provide free guides for schools that want to start their own teacher appreciation programs.
The goal is to highlight teachers who often don't get enough recognition, especially when our country needs strong democratic values that require all children to have access to great, well-prepared teachers. Anyone can share their own teacher story or write an appreciation for a teacher who made a difference.