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Teachers honored, housed, and backed by the towns where they work. 6 verified stories. Stories come from New Haven, Woods Cross, and Hobbs. Each one is checked and linked to the original report.
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CommunityFriends Center for Children opened eight homes on Howard Street, built by Yale students, where early childhood educators live without paying rent.
Verified · New Haven Independent
CommunityUsing about $270,000 in School LAND Trust money for after-school help, summer credit recovery, and student advocates, Woods Cross raised its English-learner graduation rate from 92 percent to 100 percent.
Verified · KSL
CommunityErik Chavarria of Hobbs CTECH won $75,000 from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools: $50,000 for his construction program and $25,000 for him.
Verified · 96.3 KKOB
CommunityKori Cannon has taught multilingual kindergartners from 22 countries over 16 years at Westgate Elementary. She was named State Teacher of the Year in Olympia and moves on to the national competition.
Verified · NBC Right Now
HeroesJenks West Elementary nurse Chelsea Franklin held pressure on Dennis Adams's wound after he fainted outside the stadium, and stayed until paramedics arrived.
Verified · KTUL
HeroesHe takes care of the school every day. Then he gave a colleague's family the gift of a lifetime.
Verified · Good Morning America