Georgia Teachers Initiative

Transforming education
in Georgia

The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE), the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF), and the Atlanta Football Host Committee (AFHC), along with a host of campaign partners, have joined forces to create the Georgia Teachers Initiative, a state-wide program dedicated to giving teachers the resources they need and recognition they deserve as they work tirelessly to prepare Georgia’s PreK-12 students for an optimal life. 

Join our online community to stay up-to-date on the latest updates, including grant opportunities, events, giveaways, and more!

Through the Georgia Teachers Initiative, we are

Celebrating Teachers

Nominate a teacher whose innovative approaches are making a difference for their students.

Celebrating Teachers

Nominate a teacher whose innovative approaches are making a difference for their students.

Funding Innovative Projects

Request funding to implement your innovative classroom project.

Funding Innovative Projects

Request funding to implement your innovative classroom project.

Empowering Professional Growth

Access resources to support your educator journey.

Empowering Professional Growth

Access resources to support your educator journey.

Educating for Tomorrow

You can help.

Georgia businesses and individuals can support teachers across the state with a tax-deductible gift to Georgia Teachers Initiative and can help fund Teacher Grants for Innovation through GFPE’s PEACH Education Tax Credit, where donors will receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for their donation.

Register for Summit

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Rialto Center for the Arts at GSU

The 2025 Extra Yard for Teachers Summit will inspire and empower you! This free event is open to all educators and will feature inspiring speeches from high profile speakers, networking opportunities and giveaways! Space is limited so register now.

 

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Teacher Spotlights

Recognize a Teacher

Complete our brief form to nominate a teacher to be recognized for their unique and innovative ways of engaging and inspiring students. 

Apply for an Innovation Grant

We invite teachers to apply for a Teacher Grants for Innovation award to help bring your creative ideas for your classroom to life.

Educating for Tomorrow

About Georgia Teachers Initiative

As Atlanta gets set to host the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, the impact of the game extends far beyond the field and into the community. The Atlanta Football Host Committee (AFHC) and the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF), in partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) have created a comprehensive strategy to support, engage, connect, and provide resources to Georgia’s PreK-12 teachers through a newly developed statewide platform, Georgia Teachers Initiative. Our collective purpose in developing the Georgia Teachers Initiative is to empower teachers and inspire our community to support the education workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

As Atlanta prepares to host the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, the Atlanta Football Host Committee in partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF) work closely to identify high-need areas where positive impact can be created. After speaking with partners in the region, we collectively decided to develop the statewide platform, Georgia Teachers Initiative, which is in line with the work CFPF has done year in and year out. We are honored to have a chance to positively impact educators as we prepare to host the biggest event in college football. 

Contribute to the PEACH Education Tax Credit to support the initiative and in return receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Georgia state income taxes. If you are District Staff, School Leader, School Faculty, or another member of a Georgia school community, you can also nominate a teacher who is innovating in the classroom to receive special recognition and a monetary award.
A program granted to Georgians by our legislature that allows individuals and corporations to play a vital role in spurring innovation in Georgia schools while receiving a 100% state income tax credit for their contribution to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education.

Subscribe to the Georgia Teachers Initiative

Join our online community to stay up-to-date on the latest updates, including grant opportunities, events, giveaways, and more! 

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