Strengthening TeacherTalent & Innovation

A high-quality education doesn’t end at graduation and neither does the SAISD Foundation’s commitment to students. The path from high school to college, career, and economic stability is rarely a straight line. It takes financial support to cover what scholarships miss, trusted advisors to help navigate complex systems, and meaningful exposure to careers that feel within reach. Without these resources, even the most motivated students can face obstacles that slow or stop their progress entirely.

That’s why we invest across the full arc of postsecondary success. We fund scholarships and emergency financial assistance that remove barriers to college enrollment and completion. We build college-going culture through advising, ambassador programs, and campus tours that make higher education feel accessible and attainable. And we connect students to high-demand career pathways through dual credit, workforce development, and P-TECH programs so they graduate ready not just for a job, but for a future with real opportunity and upward mobility.

Together, these efforts reflect our belief that every SAISD graduate deserves a clear, supported path forward — not just into adulthood, but into a life they’ve chosen. Explore our programs below to see how we’re investing in what comes next.

“My grant funded a project my students are still talking about two years later. It’s the reason I stayed in teaching — knowing someone trusts my ideas for my kids.”

— SAISD Educator Grant Recipient

Educator Grants

We fund 800+ educator grants for SAISD teachers so they can implement innovative classroom ideas, expand student opportunities, and meet the unique needs of their campus.

Educator Grants awarded in 2024-25 - our highest impact yet

“We are so grateful to the Foundation for empowering our teachers with hands-on tools that strengthen literacy across SAISD.”

— SAISD Director of Elementary Reading-Language Arts

Science of Reading Kits

We provide Science of Reading instructional kits to SAISD teachers so they can deliver evidence-based literacy instruction that helps every student become a confident, capable reader.

Equips teachers with research-backed literacy tools and materials
Supports consistent, high-quality reading instruction across classrooms
Strengthens teacher confidence in foundational literacy methods
Expands access to proven resources for students who need them most

“That summer training changed how I teach. I came back in the fall with new strategies, renewed energy, and a clearer sense of what my students needed from me.”

— SAISD Teacher, Summer PD Participant

Professional Development

We fund professional development opportunities for SAISD teachers so they can deepen their practice, learn new strategies, and return to their classrooms ready to innovate.

“It’s been an amazing program for me, and I have not had to pay out of pocket yet.”

— Chenise Cook, Poe Middle School Teacher

Homegrown Teacher Pipeline

We fund the SAISD Homegrown Teacher Pipeline so that San Antonio residents can earn their Texas teaching certification at little to no cost and transition into classrooms serving the community they call home.

“Having the right materials made all the difference. I knew the approach worked — now I finally had everything I needed to deliver it the way my students deserve.”

— SAISD Teacher, Science of Reading Kit Recipient