Colorado PTA and Panera Bread are calling all students, grades K-12 to nominate a teacher for the Annual “Rising Above Award” Honoring Outstanding Teachers.

The 9Teachers Who Care program recognizes excellent teachers who promote strong academic achievement while showing their students that they care.
Award

One teacher a month, from September through May, will be chosen to receive the award.
The teacher will receive $900 from CollegeInvest, and he or she will be featured on 9NEWS.
Three credit hours to be used for professional development at Metro State College every year as long as winner remains a teacher.

Purpose

To recognize and honor teachers who exemplify both excellence in teaching and an extraordinary positive impact on students.
To encourage and inspire …

Participating McDonald’s restaurants in Northern Colorado* are partnering with the Colorado PTA to host the “McDonald’s Teachers Challenge” during the months of October and November. McDonald’s and the Colorado PTA will give you the opportunity to raise funds for school programs, equipment or any other special projects.
How does it work? While students, parents and other school supporters are enjoying themselves dining at McDonald’s on a designated night during the months of October and November, you and the school staff are working behind the counter. As a bonus for your …