CELEBRATING HOUSTON TEACHERS

By: Ashika Nambiar YES Prep Public Schools — one of the fastest growing and highest performing public charter school systems in the U.S. — is celebrating a remarkable 63 teachers who earned the coveted Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) this year for their exceptional impact on students’ achievement. This brings the total number of TIA recipients at YES Prep to an impressive 145. This state-funded program honors teacher effectiveness based on rigorous student growth data and YES Prep’s comprehensive evaluation system, the Teacher Pathway. YES Prep’s TIA recipients surpassed rigorous growth targets by going above and beyond expectations, crafting engaging lessons, tailoring support to individual needs and fostering strong relationships that fuel academic success. Earning a TIA designation isn’t easy – it takes dedication, expertise and a passion for igniting young minds. But the rewards are significant: stipends ranging from $3,000 to $32,000 are distributed over five years, providing well-deserved recognition and financial reward for deserving teachers. YES Prep believes powerful teachers are the key to unlocking student potential and college readiness. By offering robust financial incentives that reflect their outstanding performance, YES Prep is not just rewarding teachers, it is investing in the future of its students. “Our mission...