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GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) - The Atlantic Coast Conference once again stands with the College Football Playoff Foundation in elevating the teaching profession through its support of the Extra Yard for Teachers (EYFT) platform. Through several new initiatives, the ACC provided more than $100,000 to support and recognize educators this season.
As part of the 2020 ACC Football Championship game between Notre Dame and Clemson, the ACC funded DonorsChoose classroom projects in the two participating teams’ communities of South Bend, Ind. and Clemson, S.C. The conference also teamed with United Way of Central Carolinas and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to identify and financially support six classrooms that have gone above and beyond in today’s challenging learning environment. Additionally, CMS Teacher of the Year finalists were provided DonorsChoose gift cards for their respective classroom projects. In total, more than 2,500 students and 24 teachers at 24 schools received financial support this week.
Earlier this week, it was announced the CFP Foundation and Dr Pepper expanded their Go Teach Tuition Giveaway program to partner with the ACC and award $57,500 in scholarships to 15 of the conference’s student-athletes that plan to pursue degrees in education. Student-athletes representing each ACC institution were nominated by campus representatives and received $2,500 toward their tuition. North Carolina nominee Taylor McDaniels was selected by the league’s awards committee to also receive a $20,000 grand prize scholarship.
The sixth annual Extra Yard for Teachers Appreciation Week was celebrated Sept. 12-19, 2020 and included two new initiatives. On Sept. 14, the ACC surprised Guilford County’s Teacher of the Year in a big way on the Big Day. Tammy White of Kiser Middle School in Greensboro, N.C. was presented a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift certificate and celebrated on the league’s social platforms. Additionally, the conference kicked off its season-long “Tag A Teacher” social media giveaway, which encouraged fans to tag their favorite educators on Facebook. Each week of the regular season, one teacher nomination was selected at random to receive a $500 gift certificate for classroom resources or supplies.
Over the past six years, the ACC, in conjunction with the College Football Playoff Foundation, has funded nearly $700,000 in support of teachers.
Founded in 2000 by a Bronx history teacher, DonorsChoose has raised more than $1 billion for America's classrooms. Teachers come to DonorsChoose to request the materials and experiences they need most for their classrooms, and donors give to the projects that inspire them.
2020 ACC Football Championship
The 2020 ACC Football Championship Game will kick off at 4 p.m. on Dec. 19 at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. The game will be televised nationally on ABC and will feature No. 2 Notre Dame versus No. 3 Clemson. For more information, visit theACC.com.
About the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers
The CFP Foundation is the community-engagement arm of the College Football Playoff, supporting education across the country. The CFP Foundation’s primary cause platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development. The CFP Foundation utilizes multiple partnerships to execute its initiatives and support positive educational outcomes. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media.
The Link LonkAs part of the 2020 ACC Football Championship game between Notre Dame and Clemson, the ACC funded DonorsChoose classroom projects in the two participating teams’ communities of South Bend, Ind. and Clemson, S.C. The conference also teamed with United Way of Central Carolinas and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to identify and financially support six classrooms that have gone above and beyond in today’s challenging learning environment. Additionally, CMS Teacher of the Year finalists were provided DonorsChoose gift cards for their respective classroom projects. In total, more than 2,500 students and 24 teachers at 24 schools received financial support this week.
Earlier this week, it was announced the CFP Foundation and Dr Pepper expanded their Go Teach Tuition Giveaway program to partner with the ACC and award $57,500 in scholarships to 15 of the conference’s student-athletes that plan to pursue degrees in education. Student-athletes representing each ACC institution were nominated by campus representatives and received $2,500 toward their tuition. North Carolina nominee Taylor McDaniels was selected by the league’s awards committee to also receive a $20,000 grand prize scholarship.
The sixth annual Extra Yard for Teachers Appreciation Week was celebrated Sept. 12-19, 2020 and included two new initiatives. On Sept. 14, the ACC surprised Guilford County’s Teacher of the Year in a big way on the Big Day. Tammy White of Kiser Middle School in Greensboro, N.C. was presented a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift certificate and celebrated on the league’s social platforms. Additionally, the conference kicked off its season-long “Tag A Teacher” social media giveaway, which encouraged fans to tag their favorite educators on Facebook. Each week of the regular season, one teacher nomination was selected at random to receive a $500 gift certificate for classroom resources or supplies.
Over the past six years, the ACC, in conjunction with the College Football Playoff Foundation, has funded nearly $700,000 in support of teachers.
Founded in 2000 by a Bronx history teacher, DonorsChoose has raised more than $1 billion for America's classrooms. Teachers come to DonorsChoose to request the materials and experiences they need most for their classrooms, and donors give to the projects that inspire them.
2020 ACC Football Championship
The 2020 ACC Football Championship Game will kick off at 4 p.m. on Dec. 19 at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. The game will be televised nationally on ABC and will feature No. 2 Notre Dame versus No. 3 Clemson. For more information, visit theACC.com.
About the College Football Playoff Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers
The CFP Foundation is the community-engagement arm of the College Football Playoff, supporting education across the country. The CFP Foundation’s primary cause platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development. The CFP Foundation utilizes multiple partnerships to execute its initiatives and support positive educational outcomes. To learn more, visit cfp-foundation.org and follow Extra Yard for Teachers (@CFPExtraYard) on social media.
December 19, 2020 at 04:13AM
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ACC and College Football Playoff Foundation Cap Season with Donations to Teachers - The ACC
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