Champions For Learning

It’s summertime, which means it’s college campus tour season!

Yesterday, 25 students in our College and Career Prep Programs visited Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University. Every summer, our students have the opportunity to visit a variety of colleges and universities across Florida.

For many of these students, who are the first in their families to attend college, these tours are their first time stepping onto a college campus. The experience provides a firsthand look at college life and helps students prepare for their post-secondary plans with confidence.

These trips are provided at no cost to students and families and are made possible through the generosity of donors who support our mission. To help create more life-changing opportunities for students, make a gift today: https://championsforlearning.org/donate-online/

As another school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students for their hard work, our teachers for their unwavering dedication, and our community for believing in the power of education.

A special congratulations to our seniors as they prepare for their next chapter in college and beyond. We are proud to have been part of your journey and can’t wait to see where your future takes you! 🎓✨

Join Our Team! 🎉

Looking for meaningful work that makes a lasting impact? We’re hiring for three exciting opportunities at Champions For Learning:
• Operations & Guest Experience Coordinator
• Volunteer Manager
• Chief Programs Officer

Your work can make a difference in the lives of students and teachers across Collier County. If you’re passionate about making a difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today on our website: https://championsforlearning.org/careers/

Tonight at 8:00 PM! 🍏 Tune in for the Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers and help us honor the outstanding educators shaping the future of Collier County students.

The one-hour special features this year’s Golden Apple Recipients, Teachers of Distinction, and highlights from the Golden Apple process.

📺 Watch on Gulf Coast NBC
📱 Stream live on the Very Local Gulf Coast app

Tomorrow night! 🍏✨

Join us as we celebrate the incredible teachers who change lives every day during the Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers Program — airing tomorrow, Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 PM. Hear inspiring stories from this year’s Golden Apple Recipients and Teachers of Distinction and celebrate the educators making a difference across Collier County.

📺 Watch on Gulf Coast NBC
📱 Stream on the Very Local Gulf Coast app

Collier County Public School District Gulf Coast News

Congratulations to the Champions For Learning Class of 2026! 🎓✨

This remarkable group of 77 seniors celebrated their graduation this weekend at Countdown to Cap & Gown, marking incredible achievements including a 100% graduation rate, more than 230 college acceptances, and over $2.5 million in scholarships earned.

We are so proud of their hard work, resilience, and bright futures ahead. Read more about the celebration and the impact of Student Programs at the link below.

🔗 https://championsforlearning.org/news/cap-and-gown-2026/

Our teachers pour their hearts into changing student lives. Too often their work goes unappreciated, undercutting teacher morale and leading excellent teachers to leave the classroom. This ultimately hurts students. Join us in a community-wide expression of gratitude as we honor & celebrate Collier County teachers with the one-hour “Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers” television program on Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 PM, featuring this year’s Golden Apple Recipients and Teachers of Distinction and highlighting the Golden Apple process. Watch live on Gulf Coast NBC, or stream on the Very Local Gulf Coast app!

Help us applaud today’s graduating seniors! 🌟 28 students qualified for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, and many have also earned industry certifications, setting them up for success in college and career.

We’re proud to recognize today’s seniors for more than just academics ❤️ Together, they’ve given back 19,525 volunteer hours to their community, showing what it truly means to lead with service.