2018-19 College Football Playoff Foundation Year in Review

YEAR IN REVIEW

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Aresco Commissioner (American Athletic) Karl Benson Commissioner (Sun Belt) Bob Bowlsby Commissioner (Big 12)* Jim Delany Commissioner (Big Ten) Judy MacLeod Commissioner (C-USA) Greg Sankey Commissioner (SEC) Larry Scott Commissioner (Pac-12) Jon Steinbrecher Commissioner (MAC) Jack Swarbrick Athletics Director (Notre Dame)* John Swofford Commissioner (ACC) Craig Thompson Commissioner (Mountain West)* * CFP Foundation Committee Member

“There is not a bigger responsibility for a society than the education of its youth. The College Football Playoff Foundation is proud of its role supporting teachers and providing resources to benefit educators in their work with our next generation of leaders.” – Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference Commissioner

of the work of the College Football Playoff Foundation and its numerous partners. As you can see, we were able to expand our impact and programming without straying from our fundamental mission – supporting teachers.

Thanks to the support from conferences, universities, bowls, ESPN, the Bay Area Host Committee, and so many other partners, we have achieved remarkable results that positively impact teachers all across the country. Whether it involved training teachers to teach early reading in Atlanta, supporting thousands of teachers’ wishes on DonorsChoose.org, or seeing the expressions of countless children as they entered their newly renovated learning spaces, our work is far-reaching.

YEAR I N R E V IE W: LE T TE R F R OM BR IT TON

We are pleased to share this 2018 – 2019 Year in Review, which represents a snapshot

Words can’t express the gratitude we have for the many organizations that continue to share our vision and support our work. While it is rewarding to look back, our sights are clearly set on the future as we launch our Go Teach Project and design our plans in New Orleans, as well as expand our strategies to support teachers – wherever they are.

Together, we are making a difference.

Warmest Regards,

Britton Banowsky CFP Foundation Executive Director

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A N N UA L OVER V I EW

ANNUAL OVERVIEW The College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation is the community investment arm of the College Football Playoff. The CFP Foundation was formed in 2014 with the introduction of the new playoff

$28 MILLION

system to make a significant difference by using the platform of college football. Through deep

in support of education

collaboration with the organizations responsible for college football, our collective impact

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continues to rapidly expand.

The mission of the CFP Foundation is to support PreK through 12th grade students by supporting their teachers, the single most important determinant in student achievement.

The CFP Foundation’s primary platform, Extra Yard for Teachers (EYFT), is dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment, and professional development. Since its inception and with the help of many partners, the CFP Foundation has made a substantial positive impact.

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C O L L E C T I V E I M PA C T

teachers supported

5.5 MILLION students reached

27,000 schools benefited

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EXT R A YARD FOR T EAC H E RS W E E K

HONORING TEACHERS Extra Yard for Teachers Week is a week-long period during which universities, conferences, and ESPN come together to celebrate and recognize teachers across the country. Throughout the week of September 15-22, 2018, the college football community went out of its way to let teachers know they are valued and respected.

The results were remarkable as 73 of the CFP Foundation’s partners recognized teachers at home football games, through organic social media, donating funds for classroom resources, and simply by honoring teachers.

EXTR A YA R D FO R TE AC H E R S WEEK

E X T R A YA R D F O R T E A C H E R S W E E K

“We know every day is game day for teachers, and Extra Yard for Teachers Week represents a coming together of college football to show its appreciation to teachers.”

– Britton Banowsky, CFP Foundation Executive Director

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E S PN PA R TN ER S H I P

ESPN was one of the first partners to align with the CFP Foundation’s mission, and has supported Extra Yard for Teachers on multiple fronts.

Through on-air announcers spreading awareness of Extra Yard for Teachers’ impact on educators across the country and the organization’s presence throughout Playoff Fan Central and the Extra Yard for Teachers Summit, ESPN has continued to show its devotion to supporting educators for the fifth year of its partnership with the CFP Foundation, amplifying and extending the reach of the message to millions of homes across the United States.

“ESPN is pleased to team up with the CFP Foundation for the fifth consecutive year in support of Extra Yard for Teachers Week. We value the importance education plays for student-athletes and are happy to support local

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schools in need of resources.” – Burke Magnus, ESPN EVP of Programming and Scheduling

ES P N PA R TN E R S H IP

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C ON F E RE NC E PA R T N ER SHIPS

The CFP Foundation distributed $145,000 to its 12 institutions to support, celebrate, and positively impact schools, teachers, and students, including the funding of DonorsChoose.org projects across the footprint of the conference. The CFP Foundation provided each member institution with $10,000 for on-campus recognition and DonorsChoose.org donations. The partnership also includes funding in connection with the American Football Championship in Orlando on December 1, 2018, as both UCF and Memphis received an additional $7,500 to better their communities.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

233 teachers supported

C ONFER E N C E PA R TN E R S H IPS

A M E R I C A N AT H L E T I C C O N F E R E N C E

24,851 students reached

165 schools benefited

“We are proud that our schools and the Conference are contributing to an initiative that provides additional educational resources for teachers and students that will have a lasting impact on the lives of so many young people.” – Mike Aresco, American Athletic Conference Commissioner

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C O N F E R E N C E PA R TN ER S H I P S

AT L A N T I C C O A S T C O N F E R E N C E Leading up to the Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game in December, the CFP Foundation funded 325 classroom projects across Clemson, Charlotte, and Pittsburgh through DonorsChoose.org. Principals of several schools participating in the championship game pep rally received DonorsChoose.org gift cards to distribute.

On game day, eight Charlotte-Mecklenburg Teacher of the Year finalists were recognized on the field and each presented with DonorsChoose.org gift cards.

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325 teachers supported

34,030 students reached

152 schools benefited

“Through our three-year partnership with the CFP Foundation, we have provided valuable resources for more than 73,000 students. We’re proud of the impact we’ve had on communities throughout the ACC

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and are excited to continue celebrating educators.” – John Swofford, ACC Commissioner

With the help of ESPN Regional and several corporate partners, the Big 12 Conference combined $60,000 with a $150,000 grant from the CFP Foundation to present three elementary schools with media center makeovers in Arlington, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, and Kansas City, MO. The media centers are now used as community hubs with computers for parents to use for registering students, taking classes in English, and other educational initiatives.

The Big 12’s WBB Media Day was hosted at St. Philip’s Community Center, where students who benefited from the makeovers conducted their own individual interviews with players and coaches.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

112 teachers supported

C ONFER E N C E PA R TN E R S H IPS

BIG 12 CONFERENCE

1,880 students reached

3 schools benefited

“The Big 12 Conference appreciates the opportunity provided by the CFP Foundation grant program to impact communities that host our championship events. Teachers and students deserve the best available resources such as a renovated library in the pursuit of academic success.” – Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference Commissioner

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C O N F E R E N C E PA R TN ER S H I P S

BIG TEN CONFERENCE In partnership with the Big Ten Conference and the CFP Foundation, 15 teachers were honored at the 2018 Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis. The Big Ten continues to support literacy through Success Comes Out of Reading Everyday (SCORE), a program that nurtures literacy development and a love for reading among children. Overall, the partnership has produced over $150,000 in financial impact among schools across Indiana and New York City.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

283 teachers supported

7,814 students reached

16 schools benefited

“This partnership has provided a platform to recognize the achievements of teachers across our conference footprint, and gives us the opportunity to highlight the important role that educators have on the development

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of the next generation of college students.” – James E. Delany, Big Ten Commissioner

All 14 C-USA member institutions received $10,000 in gift cards from Michaels, a craft specialty retailer, and distributed to local teachers to purchase supplies for their classrooms. The gift cards were then awarded to teachers on the field during home football games and through social media platforms. Teachers who received a gift card were encouraged to enter a social media sweepstakes for a chance to win an additional $500 Michaels gift card, of which the eight finalists were recognized on-field throughout the football season.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

1,347 teachers supported

C ONFER E N C E PA R TN E R S H IPS

CONFERENCE USA

33,675 students reached

341 schools benefited

“Conference USA is proud to partner with the CFP Foundation to provide recognition of extraordinary teachers in each of our 14 communities. We are proud to partner with Michaels to equip teachers with supplies that enable them to effectively educate and develop our youth.” – Judy MacLeod, C-USA Commissioner

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C O N F E R E N C E PA R TN ER S H I P S

M I D -A M E R I CA N C O N F E R E N C E Each community surrounding the 12 universities within the Mid-American Conference (MAC) was provided a $5,000 grant to provide elementary and secondary schools with updated technology, equipment, supplies, and professional development training for educators. In addition, through the support of the CFP Foundation, the MAC launched a pilot mentoring program, hiring three teachers to serve as full-time mentors to ensure educators are getting support and fellowship they need. The program has thrived with the help of the Teaching Channel Teams platform, which allows teachers to share teaching videos and receive online feedback.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

350 teachers supported

12,250 students reached

67 schools benefited

“Our partnership links the MAC, CFP Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, and Gund Foundation to benefit the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Collective efforts will help increase teacher retention, recognize

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excellence, and benefit students for years to come.” – Jon Steinbrecher, Mid-American Conference Commissioner

The Mountain West partnered with the CFP Foundation to donate $10,000 for several Mountain West member institutions to fund programs with a direct impact on teachers and students within their communities. As a result of the grants, various teachers within these institutions received individual grants to fund classroom projects, gift cards for classroom supplies, and the ability to attend unique professional development opportunities.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

3,245 teachers supported

C ONFER E N C E PA R TN E R S H IPS

M O U N TA I N W E S T

97,839 students reached

513 schools benefited

“Education is the pathway to opportunity, and we are proud to partner with the CFP Foundation. This program directly and positively impacts the learning environment for students, and it recognizes the critical role teachers play in shaping educational opportunities.” – Craig Thompson, Mountain West Commissioner

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C O N F E R E N C E PA R TN ER S H I P S

T H E PAC - 1 2 C O N F E R E N C E The Pac-12 and the CFP Foundation worked together to honor teachers across all 12 university footprints through teacher grants. Additionally, the Pac-12 networks showed vignettes of student-athletes and coaches recognizing teachers who have made a positive impact on their lives. Focusing on science, technology, engineering, the arts and math, the partnership has produced over $170,000 in grant funding. The conference also provided significant support to the CFP Foundation in conjunction with the 2019 championship game in Santa Clara.

“Our focus this year was honoring teachers across our university footprints who have excelled in STEAM, and we were pleased to be a part of the EYFT Summit We look forward to continuing this partnership and

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helping support educators across the Pac-12 markets.” – Larry Scott, Pac-12 Conference Commissioner

The Southeastern Conference continues to empower teachers alongside the CFP Foundation. The SEC Network continued to work with its 14 institutions to air a series of feature stories including student-athletes who recognized a teacher that impacted their life. With each story of a meaningful teacher’s impact, a $10,000 grant from the CFP Foundation and SEC was awarded to each teacher to use towards supplies and materials.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

2,574 teachers supported

C ONFER E N C E PA R TN E R S H IPS

SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE

41,318 students reached

58 schools benefited

“We’re proud to continue our association with the CFP Foundation and the opportunity to recognize teachers who have made a significant impact on the lives of our student-athletes. Education is a pillar of the SEC, and through this initiative we can support important work in classrooms.” – Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner

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C O N F E R E N C E PA R TN ER S H I P S

S U N B E LT C O N F E R E N C E Throughout the school year, the Sun Belt Conference focused its efforts on in-game teacher recognition, professional development, and STEM-focused field trips in conjunction with Science of Sport. The Sun Belt Conference and CFP Foundation worked together to present a $10,000 grant to each of the nine football member institutions to recognize teachers for their dedication by providing classroom supplies and professional development resources.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

9,428 teachers supported

104,805 students reached

385 schools benefited

“The Sun Belt Conference and its member universities greatly values its partnership with the CFP Foundation and the Extra Yard for Teachers campaign and is proud be part of these efforts to support the backbone

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of our schools in the U.S. – our teachers.” – Karl Benson, Sun Belt Commissioner

NOTR E DA ME

UNIVERSIT Y OF NOTRE DAME The University of Notre Dame and the CFP Foundation partnered again to contribute to Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program. For four years, ACE has recruited and trained nearly 500 educators through its Teaching Fellows program and produced over 75 grants in support of ACE teachers to provide the highest quality education possible. This collective effort has raised over $2 million to support ACE teachers.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

361 teachers supported

18,411 students reached

224 schools benefited

“We are grateful for the tremendous impact that this partnership has had on the children and teachers in our nation’s schools, and we look forward to continuing our work with the CFP Foundation for many years to come.” – Dr. John Staud, University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education Executive Director

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BOW L PA R T N ER SHIPS

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BO WL PA R TN ER S HI P S

G O O DY E A R C O T T O N B O W L Both the Cotton Bowl Foundation and the CFP Foundation each donated $100,000 to fund Catch Up & Read, a Dallas-based nonprofit which equips at-risk elementary students to become on-track readers by third grade.

Through research-based literacy and social-emotional intervention, teachers participate in 100 hours of professional development and tutoring to become stronger literacy instructors. As a result of the joint donations, Catch Up & Read has doubled the amount of students who can take part in the organization’s programming.

The Cotton Bowl and the CFP Foundation

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1,199 teachers supported

tripled their efforts to advance education programs. The partnership also invested in Teaching Trust and Urban Teachers, dedicated to training highly effective educators in districts that need them

89,526 students reached

245 schools benefited

the most.

The grant allowed for Urban Teachers to provide individualized coaching in 83 schools across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex

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additional

training

for

a new cohort of 87 teaching residents.

Additionally, Teaching Trust has been able to provide rigorous leadership development training for 900 public school educators across eight North Texas school districts.

“We are proud to partner with the CFP Foundation to help make a difference in our North Texas community and join forces to support two remarkable education-based organizations in

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Teaching Trust and Urban Teachers.” – Rick Baker, Cotton Bowl Foundation President

In its third year, the Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers initiative, presented by DriveTime, granted $1 million towards Arizona teacher’s classroom wishes throughout 2018. The program provided 200 teachers with $5,000 each to make their wishes come true by purchasing technology, workspace furniture, art supplies, and more. Additionally, the Fiesta Bowl was able to send over 1,200 teachers and their families to its two bowl games for the 2018 football season. In the four years of its work with the CFP Foundation, the Fiesta Bowl has invested over $2.5 million in support of Arizona teachers.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

BOWL PA R TN E R S H IPS

P L AY S TAT I O N F I E S TA B O W L

200 teachers supported

48,438 students reached

182 schools benefited

$1M financial impact

“We’ve enjoyed seeing how Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers provides additional resources to Arizona’s teachers, allowing them to do more in their classrooms.”

– Mike Nealy, Fiesta Bowl Executive Director

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BO WL PA R TN ER S HI P S

C A P I TA L O N E O R A N G E B O W L The Orange Bowl focused its efforts on assisting teachers and students through new and exciting ways. With the continuation of the Capital One Orange Bowl’s participation in the Extra Yard Makeover project, the partnership renovated media centers in three under-served elementary schools, thus benefiting over 2,000 students in the tri-county region. In addition, the CFP Foundation continued its support benefiting the Orange Bowl Leadership Academy, a program for sixth through eighth-grade students to unleash their potential and leadership skills.

Through a variety of guest speakers and career development awareness programs, the academy has expanded

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its programming throughout eight schools across South Florida.

196 teachers supported

2,256 students reached

11 schools benefited

“The Orange Bowl, through its valued partnership with the CFP Foundation, continues to make a strong impact on education throughout South Florida – giving students the tools they need to pursue successful futures,

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both personally and professionally.”– Eric Poms, Orange Bowl CEO

The CFP Foundation’s partnership with the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl was the catalyst for transforming reading proficiency in Atlanta public schools. Since 2018 and through the organization’s leadership and local partners like the Chick-fil-A Foundation and the Atlanta Football Host Committee, over $2 million funded training of Atlanta public school teachers on the Orton-Gillingham method for teaching students to read. As a direct result of this training, reading levels of students improved dramatically. Atlanta Public Schools saw the number of students within the highest reading level increase by 59 percent, and a decrease of students in the lowest reading level by 26 percent.

I M PA C T Before Training Fall 2017

After Training Spring 2018

OG-Instructed Students at Lowest Reading Level

29%

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BOWL PA R TN E R S H IPS

C H I C K- F I L - A P E A C H B O W L

775 teachers supported

13,647 students reached

57 schools benefited

“The Atlanta Public Schools Literacy Initiative is a perfect example of how partners can come together to really make a positive impact on people’s lives. This is a game-changer for Atlanta public schools and a life-changer for these kids.” – Gary Stokan, Peach Bowl, Inc. CEO and President

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BO WL PA R TN ER S HI P S

ROS E B OW L GA M E P R E S E N T E D BY N O RT H W E ST E R N M U T UA L The Rose Bowl Game and the CFP Foundation partnered with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and the Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) to award grants throughout Pasadena Unified School District.

Throughout 2018, a total of 125 grants impacted 190 educators with $200,000 worth of support for classroom projects. In addition to the grants for educators, the PEF awarded 14 school-wide project grants to support efforts in technology upgrades, establishing a performing arts amphitheater, and opportunities for student internships.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

190 teachers supported

13,000 students reached

28 schools benefited

“Our partnership with the CFP Foundation has enabled us to reach almost every student in our school district.

Whether through enhancing existing programs or creating new ones, our students have greatly benefited

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from this investment.”– LaWayne Williams, Tournament of Roses Senior Director of Community Relations

The partnership of the Allstate Sugar Bowl and the CFP Foundation propelled an impact within Teach For America – Greater New Orleans (TFA) towards the advancement of educational excellence and equity in the Greater New Orleans region. As a result of the combined efforts, TFA has been able to recruit more than 100 new teachers into New Orleans each year.

A N N UA L I M PA C T

BOWL PA R TN E R S H IPS

A L L S TAT E S U G A R B O W L

204 teachers supported

10,000 students reached

59 schools benefited

“Partnering with the CFP Foundation has been a satisfying venture for the Sugar Bowl Committee.

By assisting teachers together, we’re effectively shaping the futures of young people in our city through our joint support of Teach for America New Orleans.” – Jeff Hundley, Allstate Sugar Bowl Chief Operating Officer

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BAY A R EA 2 01 9

I M P A C T I N G T H E B AY A R E A Each year, the CFP Foundation forges a partnership with leaders in the community that hosts the CFP national championship. The partnership in the Bay Area focused on supporting teachers in science, technology, engineering, the arts and math (STEAM) curriculum and was accelerated by the amazing work of the San Francisco 49ers and their commitment to education. Through the partnership, the CFP Foundation and the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) positively impacted the lives of thousands of teachers and students in the Bay Area through the Extra Yard for Teachers platform. Ultimately, over $2 million will be invested. With the support of local partnerships like Landed, an organization focused on providing financial security and resources for teachers, the CFP Foundation was able to provide five teachers each with a $25,000 down payment toward a home in the Bay Area.

BAY AR EA IMPACT: LA N D E D & 4 9ER S

B AY A R E A H O S T C O M M I T T E E & 4 9 E R S

“Working with the CFP Foundation to deliver impactful STEAM programming to teachers and students in the Bay Area was incredible. With the help of the EYFT team, we are thrilled to have positively impacted thousands of teachers and students with our efforts.” – Jesse Lovejoy, 49ers EDU & 49ers Museum Director

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DON ORS CHOOS E.OR G A N D STE A M PA R TN ER S HI P

D O N O R S C H O O S E .O R G A N D ST E A M PA RT N E R S H I P

SUPPORTING STUDENTS & TEACHERS Throughout 2018, the CFP Foundation invested $500,000 in DonorsChoose.org projects in the Bay Area. DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit dedicated to giving teachers a platform to fund classroom projects and supplies. The Bay Area Host Committee and the CFP Foundation continued to advance their impact by joining forces with the San Francisco 49ers Museum to produce a series of STEAM-based professional development sessions for Bay Area teachers, resulting in $275,000 of financial impact benefits to education.

“We’re so grateful for the ongoing dedication of the CFP Foundation to helping public school teachers and students thrive. This support, along with empowering teachers across the country through the EYFT program,

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will have an impact on students and classrooms for years to come.” – Charles Best, DonorsChoose.org Founder

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY FIRES In the weeks preceding the national championship game, areas of California were devastated by wildfires. Seeing an opportunity to support those affected, the CFP Foundation, BAHC, and 49ers rallied to raise awareness and funds to make a difference for teachers in Butte County. In total, $200,000 will be donated from the generosity of so many fans and local supporters.

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PRESENTED BY DR PEPPER For the third year in a row, the CFP Foundation and Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) teamed up to create the Teacher of the Year Championship Experience presented by Dr Pepper. During the weekend leading up to the national championship game, the 2018 State Teachers of the Year were honored guests at the CFP Foundation events.

All 56 teachers and their guests were flown to the Bay Area and enjoyed VIP access at events like the Extra Yard for Teachers Summit, Extra Yard 5K, and the Eckrich Taste of the Championship. In addition, the teachers were treated to front-row hospitality at the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! and Allstate Championship Tailgate. The State Teachers of the Year made a team effort of going the extra yard by scoring touchdowns at the Eckrich Teacher Toss, an activation that raised $500,000 to support teachers.

“We come to this experience without any expectations – and we got way more than we could have possibly ever dreamed of.”

– Mandy Manning, 2018 National Teacher of the Year As the pinnacle of the weekend, the teachers were recognized on the field at the 2019 CFP National Championship in Levi’s Stadium to celebrate their dedication and accomplishments in the classroom. This recognition

TEAC H ER OF TH E Y E A R C H A MPION S HIP EX PE R IENCE

TEACHER OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE

is one way the CFP Foundation makes it clear to all in attendance that it supports teachers.

“Since 2008, Dr Pepper has awarded over $10 million to help students pursue their educational goals.

We cannot thank teachers enough for their dedication to their profession and, more importantly, their daily commitment to educate our children.” – Andrew Springate, Dr Pepper Chief Marketing Officer

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E X T R A YA R D F O R T E A C H E R S S U M M I T

C E L E B R AT I N G T E A C H E R S The Extra Yard for Teachers Summit is an annual experience designed to empower and inspire educators.

Throughout this year’s interactive weekend in the Bay Area, thousands of teachers were welcomed by our CFP Foundation partners through a space filled with workshops, giveaways, and educational experiences.

The Summit served as a space in the San Jose McEnery Convention Center for local and national teachers and their guests to relax, learn and win. From continuing education workshops to celebrity appearances and giveaways, the Summit offered more than 50 activities for attendees. Prize drawings included two media room makeover giveaways sponsored by School Specialty, Inc., which were valued at $25,000 each. Several teachers won $500 DonorsChoose.org gift cards to cover classroom supply expenses, and Landed Homes surprised two teachers local to the Bay Area with a $25,000 down payment grant for a home.

EXTR A YA R D 5 K

E X T R A YA R D 5 K

G O I N G T H E D I S TA N C E The Extra Yard 5K is a family-friendly 3.1 mile race dedicated to raising funds and awareness for the Extra Yard for Teachers platform.

More than 500 runners went the extra yard on a chilly Sunday morning in downtown San Jose. Several 2018

Rachel Lindsay, ABC’s Season 13 Bachelorette,

State Teachers of the Year and local

represented the CFP Foundation for the

runners took off from the starting

second consecutive year. Rachel spent time

line to support educators through the Extra Yard for Teachers platform.

Male Overall Winner, Tom Ford, and Female Overall Winner, Sunday Davis,

with teachers, local media, and studentathletes from Clemson and Alabama to explore ways that teachers have impacted the lives of so many through the Extra Yard for Teachers platform.

were both awarded two tickets to the national championship game.

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ECK R ICH TASTE O F TH E C H A MPI ONS H I P

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E C K R I C H TA S T E O F T H E C H A M P I O N S H I P

D I S C OV E R I N G LO CA L F L AVO R S The Eckrich Taste of the Championship is a premium dining experience and fundraising event on the eve of the national championship game. Funds from this event benefit the work of the CFP Foundation.

Several Bay Area chefs – plus one chef from every CFP New Year’s Six Bowl community – joined the CFP Foundation at the fifth annual Taste of the Championship in the heart of Downtown San Jose, located in the Tech Museum.

Gourmet food samplings, drinks, and live music welcomed college and professional football stars along with local food bloggers and critics, as well as the State Teachers of the Year.

SCORING HUGE WINS Eckrich and its Smithfield Foods parent company hosted the Eckrich Million Dollar Challenge during the Allstate Championship Tailgate, just hours before the national championship game. The football throw challenge gives fans the opportunity to collectively win up to $1 million if they hit the target just 20 yards away. In the months leading up to championship weekend, the sausage and deli meat maker upped the ante, offering another $1 million to the CFP Foundation and its Extra Yard for Teachers platform if ESPN analyst, and former college quarterback, Kirk Herbstreit nailed the target, too. Herbstreit scored a huge win for teachers on his second attempt and Eckrich donated $500,000 to the CFP Foundation to support its Extra Yard for Teachers platform.

EC K R I C H TE AC H E R TO S S

ECKRICH TEACHER TOSS & MILLION DOLL AR CHALLENGE

“We were inspired by the CFP Foundation’s commitment to champion teachers, who too often end up as unsung heroes in our communities. We’ve been proud to donate more than $1 million to support the CFP Foundation and Extra Yard for Teachers.” – John Pauley, Smithfield Foods Chief Commercial Officer

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PLAYO F F FA N CENTR AL

P L AYO F F FA N C E N T R A L

C E L E B R AT I N G FA N S & C O M M U N I T Y Playoff Fan Central is a three-day, family-friendly event that features games, clinics, pep rallies, and special guest appearances to celebrate college football.

In partnership with ESPN, the Extra Yard for Teachers school bus made its annual appearance at Playoff Fan Central, encouraging fans to throw footballs into the bus through the rising and falling windows. This year, each football successfully thrown into the bus equaled $1 toward resources to support those recovering from the recent wildfires in the Butte County School District. The 2018 State Teachers of the Year also made an appearance to

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ESPN talent.

To kick championship weekend off right, the CFP Foundation and ESPN gathered current and former football players to speak to student athletes in a panel titled “Beyond the Playing Field.� ESPN talent included Maria Taylor as the moderator, former college and professional football players Marcus Spears and Desmond Howard, and San Francisco 49ers players Jerick McKinnon and Bradley Pinion. The panel tackled questions from the audience about the successes, pitfalls, and opportunities of playing

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football both on and off the field.

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EXT R A YARD FOR T EAC H E RS M AK EOVERS

TRANSFORMING LEARNING Through its classroom makeover initiative and with the help of School Specialty, Inc. and others, the CFP Foundation continued to expand its work in transforming libraries in communities all across the country. In this year alone, ten schools from Miami to San Francisco received the gift of a makeover. A transformed learning environment can result in enthusiastic learners.

EXTR A YA R D FO R TE AC H E R S MA K EOVER S

E X T R A YA R D F O R T E A C H E R S M A K E O V E R S

“We cannot thank the CFP Foundation enough for supporting the construction of our new library. The bright colors are inspiring, and the new furniture is inclusive of all kids and their need to blend comfort and learning.

Thanks, again, for this wonderful learning space!” – Dr. Jeremy Hilinski, Bret Harte Elementary School Principal

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I T O N LY TAK E S O NE

S H A R I N G S T O R I E S O F G R E AT T E A C H E R S The transformative power of an effective teacher is something almost all have experienced and understand on a personal level. Teachers matter more to student achievement than any other aspect of schooling. Many factors contribute to a student’s academic performance, but research suggests that among school-related factors, teachers have the most impact. This year saw the launch of the CFP Foundation’s It Only Takes One initiative. The messaging of the campaign is designed to utilize the authentic stories of well-known influencers to lift up the profession of teaching.

Each story is about the one teacher who made the greatest impact on their lives. The CFP Foundation will continue to tell amazing stories that highlight the influence and value of a great teacher.

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I T O N LY TA K E S O N E

“The teacher that had the biggest impact on me is Jean Froman. I would just pull up a chair and sit next to her at the front of the class and we would just talk about life. She gave me a lot of encouragement and took an interest in me. Most kids, that’s what they’re looking for.” – Troy Aikman, UCLA Bruins – College Football Hall of Fame

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“The CFP Foundation’s focus on teacher shortages is timely and important. Their effort to pull together a coalition of national organizations and universities to address the issue is a smart approach, and ACE is proud to be helping in the effort.”

– Ted Mitchell, American Council on Education President

C OA L I T ION TO ELEVAT E TE ACHING

A D D R E S S I N G T E A C H E R S H O R TA G E S T O G E T H E R For the second year in a row, the CFP Foundation has served as a co-convener of a coalition focused on the recruitment and retention of educators in subject and geographical areas with shortages. These organizations came together to support states in developing data-driven, teacher-informed strategies to address their specific workforce challenges. The teacher shortage problem is urgent but the solution lies in collective responsibility.

By bringing together key stakeholders and their proven approaches and resources, states are working to make sure every student has access to great teaching.

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C O A L I T I O N T O E L E VAT E T E A C H I N G

“Great teachers matter enormously – students and parents know it, and research proves it. The Coalition to Elevate Teaching brings strong organizations together to support state recruitment initiatives, and CCSSO is proud to partner with the CFP Foundation in this effort.” – Carissa Moffat Miller, CCSSO Executive Director

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T H E G O TE ACH P R OJ ECT

G R E AT S T U D E N T-AT H L E T E S M A K E G R E AT T E A C H E R S There is a current and future teacher shortage in many different teaching fields and in many communities across the country. Students associated with college athletic programs offer a pool of individuals who reflect the desired characteristics and skills to be prime targets for recruitment into the field of teaching. The current population of student-athletes reflects the diversity we hope to eventually see reflected in the educator workforce.

By providing athletic and academic departments a platform to assist with the marketing and recruitment of student-athletes and other students into the teaching profession, the Go Teach project can make an immediate impact across the country. The more qualified

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candidates who enroll in teacher preparation programs, the more great teachers will be in the classroom.

The Go Teach Project is the CFP Foundation’s effort to align universities through athletics to better market the teaching profession to student-athletes and other students. It is a win for athletics and student-athletes, a win for the universities, and for local communities in need of qualified teachers.

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The CFP Foundation relies on key partnerships to execute its initiatives and support positive educational outcomes.

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NEXT YEAR: 2019–20

NEW ORLEANS Extra Yard for Teachers programming will kick off nationwide in September of 2019 during Extra Yard for Teachers Week and culminate in New Orleans during championship weekend.

The focus of the work in New Orleans will be workforce stabilization in the recently unified Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) district. Through our partnership with Teach New Orleans, OPSB, local universities, and the New Orleans Host Committee, we expect great outcomes.

Extra Yard for Teachers Week September 14 - 22, 2019 Nationwide

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Extra Yard for Teachers Summit More Info Coming Soon New Orleans

Extra Yard 5K January 12, 2020 New Orleans

Taste of the Championship January 12, 2020 New Orleans

“We are proud of the wonderful work by the CFP Foundation – teachers are delighted to receive the warm recognition and support, and projects have positively impacted students. All of us in the college football world are honored to play a role in supporting education. ” – Bill Hancock, College Football Playoff Executive Director

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