The mission is to serve as a catalyst in maximizing the skills and creativity of educators at the K-12 levels and in cultivating pioneering approaches to teaching that result in dynamic student learning. The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation aims to expand educational opportunities that inspire students by nurturing their curiosity about the world and their role in it, with an emphasis on serving the at-risk and under-funded.
The Teacher Development Grants provided by the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation support the professional growth of educators by promoting continuous, insightful, and innovative training. The grants aim to improve teaching effectiveness and student learning through cooperative and sustained efforts towards better practices. Specifically, these grants back small teams of teachers in developing and executing pioneering K-12 classroom instructions that foster critical inquiry and observe its impact on students. The projects should focus on elevating student understanding and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.