16th Annual Champions of Education Luncheon: Celebrating 30 Years of Teaching Matters
October 29, 2024 @ 12:00PM — 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
The Metropolitan Club: One East 60th St New York, NY 10022 Get Directions

Honoring Verdun Perry and Amanda Ross Bacon as Champions of Education
Teaching Matters invites you to join us as we honor Verdun Perry and Amanda Ross Bacon as our 2024 Champions of Education. This event will celebrate Verdun and Amanda's dedication to educating and empowering the next generation of New York City's leaders, as well as Teaching Matters 30 years of service to teachers and students.
With a keynote speech from Shawn V. Morehead, Vice President of Grants at New York Community Trust.
A special thank you to our sponsors:
Premier Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
PNC
Savvas Learning Company
In-Kind Sponsor
Orveda
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About Teaching Matters
For 30 years, Teaching Matters has been a catalyst for change in the education landscape. With a mission to close the opportunity gap for under-served and marginalized students, we are transforming classrooms and shaping a future where every student, regardless of zip code, has access to exceptional teaching.
We have worked with over 2,000 schools, coaching more than 50,000 students, ultimately impacting over 750,000 students. Our influence is evident in the success stories of our partners. Through our support, these schools have seen remarkable improvements in reading and math scores. Our early literacy program has propelled pre-readers to become confident readers, and our math initiatives have surpassed national averages in student growth. To learn more about Teaching Matters, click here.