Sugar Bush Foundation

In the OHIO Rural Teacher Fellowship, a teacher isn't just someone who stands at the front of a classroom.

Teachers are the person who designs a project around a real community challenge, not a textbook one. Who shows a kid that the place they grew up in is worth understanding, worth contributing to, and worth staying in. That's place-based learning. And in Appalachian Ohio, it's a necessity.

Through the OHIO Rural Teacher Fellowship, educators are trained to develop community- and career-connected learning projects that put middle schoolers to work on real challenges in their own towns.

The result? Students who see their community differently. Teachers who lead beyond their classroom. And rural towns that get something rare: people who choose to stay.

The Fellowship is a partnership between Building Bridges to Careers, Ohio University Regional Higher Education, and the Sugar Bush Foundation — because we believe strong schools and strong communities aren't separate goals. They're the same one.

Did you know that every Sugar Bush Foundation project includes funding for OHIO students to be engaged in the region? This real-world learning gives students a sense of connection to the region, a taste of the power of working toward the common good, and professional experiences to add to their portfolio.

This Ohio Giving Day, your gift helps expand opportunities for students to learn, lead, and thrive. Support experiences that inspire growth 🌱

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