Our Teacher Support Network, which now serves all Madison public schools, launched at three schools, with the goal being to eliminate the the $500 average that district teachers spend on out-of-pocket school supplies. Today, we continue this mission, working toward covering these additional costs for all our teachers.
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2024-25 Impact Report: Teacher Support Network
For five years, the Teacher Support Network has been a vital lifeline for Madison schools — delivering more than $1.25 million in supplies, snacks, clothing, and support directly to classrooms. In 2024–25 alone, thanks to generous community and corporate partners like Lands’ End and EZ Office Products, the Network provided over $324,000 in resources that help teachers focus on teaching and students on learning.
The Backbone of Impact: Why Strong Support Systems Matter for Our Public Schools
What It Really Takes to Support Our Schools. It’s not just snacks and supplies. It’s staffing, logistics, advocacy, and infrastructure. In our latest blog, we take you behind the scenes of the Foundation’s most essential work—and explain why sustaining the systems behind the mission is key to long-term impact.