We believe schools excel when:
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Change is teacher-driven.
Teachers know what works in California schools and classrooms because they continuously build school-community relationships and seek new ways of teaching and learning.
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Change is based on what is successful in schools.
When changes are based on what works, teachers can focus on students’ talents over weaknesses – on their potential, not their deficits – so that every student is supported and encouraged to do their best.
How We Select Grants
We look for grant proposals that use the IFT Strengths-Based Strategy.
Student Equity
Projects must promote learning opportunities and access for all students.
Future-Oriented
Projects must enhance students’ skills and build their capacity for future success.
Student-Centered Learning
Projects must empower students to thrive at school.
Student Advocacy
Projects must advance student voice, support team building, and student collaboration.
School-Wide Relations
Projects must increase teamwork and camaraderie among school colleagues.
Student-Family Relationships
Projects must engage and build connections with parents and families.
Community Solidarity
Projects must enable networking and coalition building with community groups and organizations utilizing a lens of racial and social justice.
