Firstmark Credit Union Foundation

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“In october 2021, firstmark credit union introduced the power of the dollar checking to include a 1 impact fee (paid by members). The monthly impact fee goes directly to the firstmark foundation to make a tangible, positive impact in the education community through the collective support of the membership. On behalf of the credit union members, the firstmark foundation will fund significant needs across school districts, such as the construction of new facilities, improving existing amenities, enhancing learning spaces, and providing educator grants and student scholarships. In 2024, the firstmark foundation awarded 100,000 to samsat, the san antonio museum of science and technology, in support of the samsat educator fellows program. Through the program, twelve teachers were trained over one year in methods of project-based learning (pbl), including three teachers with prior experience who also served as mentors. With a focus on aiding teachers who serve underrepresented populations via title i schools, the program was designed to provide professional development and an overall unique experience. Professional development opportunities are limited and, oftentimes, come at an added expense to the educator, which could impact their growth in the field. By merging both practice and training through pbl, this program provided teachers opportunities for real-world application. The program also gave each teacher the chance to make two visits to samsat area 21 on field trips with their students, where they received direct assistance integrating new approaches into daily practice. In addition, the foundation, through a partnership with the san antonio area foundation, awarded 20,000 to 20 area high school seniors, representing 9 independent school districts, 2 public charter schools, and 1 private school. The foundation also awarded 20,000 in innovation grants to 20 school employees, representing 10 independent school districts.”

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