Teach Indy Expands Teacher Retention Initiative with Support from Glick Philanthropies
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INDIANAPOLIS, December 3, 2024 – Teach Indy received a $40,000 grant from Glick Philanthropies to continue to expand the reach of Teach Indy’s Reimagining the Teacher Role (RTR) Cohort. Glick Philanthropies – a family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers every person to reach their full potential – recently announced more than $1.86 million in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations.
Teach Indy, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit, will use the funding to support the second year of its first-of-its kind local program, which engages cohorts of teachers to design innovative solutions to address challenges that drive educators from the classroom. Teach Indy launched the RTR cohort in January in partnership with four schools in Lawrence Township and will continue its work next year in additional schools. Among teachers who participated in the first cohort, 86% said they’re more likely to stay in the profession in the near-term because of their experience.
“This funding will enable us to engage more schools and educators in an enriching process to design solutions for increasing teacher satisfaction and retention, and that has an immensely positive impact on students,” said Sara Marshall, executive director of Teach Indy. “We’re grateful to Glick Philanthropies for their support and commitment to elevating education in Indianapolis.”Glick Philanthropies awards grants to tax-exempt organizations serving central Indiana and communities where Glick Company managed properties are located. Grants support efforts to:
Build Community
- Provide affordable housing
- Support a healthy democracy
- Strengthen Jewish cultural life
Create Opportunity
- Expand equitable opportunities in the arts
- Close education achievement gaps
- Improve access to basic needs
- Increase economic mobility
“Nonprofit organizations are uniquely positioned to understand community members’ needs, partner with them to provide support, and connect them to essential resources,” said Marianne Glick, chair of the Glick Family Foundation. “At Glick Philanthropies, our role is to walk alongside these nonprofit organizations to build community and create opportunity. We hope these grants empower our nonprofit partners to reach more people with thoughtful, innovative programs.”
For more information about Teach Indy’s work, please visit teachindynow.org. For more information about Glick Philanthropies, visit glickphilanthropies.org.
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About Teach Indy
Teach Indy believes that teachers are essential leaders in their communities. As an Indianapolis-based nonprofit, we help elevate the teaching profession so that students can achieve their fullest potential. We do this in three ways: by creating a teacher-centered community, by empowering teachers to be problem-solvers, and by elevating teachers’ expertise. Learn more at teachindynow.org.
About Glick Philanthropies
Glick Philanthropies is an Indianapolis-based family of charitable initiatives dedicated to building community and creating opportunity that empowers every person to reach their full potential. Glick Philanthropies includes Glick Family Foundation, Glick Housing Foundation, the Glick Fund at Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), and the Glick Fund at Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (JFGI). Since 1982, we have awarded $320 million to charitable causes in Central Indiana and communities where the Glick Company operates.