Golden Apple

09/03/2026

A single conversation can be the catalyst for a lifelong career.

As educators and mentors, you constantly see the quiet leaders and empathetic listeners in your classrooms or homes. Referring these talented students to The Golden Apple Scholars Program in New Mexico turns their raw potential into a clear purpose. We provide aspiring teachers with comprehensive support, pairing them with experienced educators for mentorship. Through this program, they gain hands-on instruction from outstanding New Mexico teachers, learning exactly what it takes to lead effectively in the communities they care about.

Be the person who recognizes their ability to teach. Refer a student today: https://embed-forms.451.io/?formId=goldenapple.forms.18387&apiUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgoldenapple.api.451.io%2Fv2%2F&accessToken=u19OuTr3eKd94yRcTq79U4iAi5ZyUDLQe1ldAa3A&featureToken=TKx1TvQeLtzIHNGTEr8EOdTBjYAKKi7hp4AP3Fvv&analyticsToken=NSgpaZVSkW2kD3jOdvamPaohMcfnR8imRCIFBkou&sourceUrl=embed-forms.451.io/&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

09/03/2026

Golden Apple is launching Veterans into Teaching, a new specialized pathway that will help veterans carry their commitment to service from the military into the classroom.

The pathway will be integrated into Golden Apple’s Scholars and Accelerators programs. Veterans who enroll will receive financial support and mentorship in exchange for a teaching commitment, along with veteran-focused coaching and opportunities to connect with other veterans making the transition to civilian life.
Veterans into Teaching was made possible by a grant from the Pepper Family Foundation.

Applications are now open for the 2027-2028 school year at https://www.goldenapple.org/veterans-into-teaching.

09/02/2026

Every time a great teacher steps into a classroom, hundreds of lives change course. You have the power to initiate that chain reaction.

By referring a promising student to The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan, you are doing more than pointing them toward a career. You are connecting them to exceptional teaching faculty who will mentor them through their critical early years. We ensure our future educators have the comprehensive support necessary to thrive, turning your belief in their potential into a tangible reality for Michigan's Pre-K through 12th-grade students.

Refer a future teacher to the program: https://embed-forms.451.io/?accessToken=u19OuTr3eKd94yRcTq79U4iAi5ZyUDLQe1ldAa3A&analyticsToken=NSgpaZVSkW2kD3jOdvamPaohMcfnR8imRCIFBkou&apiUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgoldenapple.api.451.io%2Fv2%2F&featureToken=TKx1TvQeLtzIHNGTEr8EOdTBjYAKKi7hp4AP3Fvv&formId=goldenapple.forms.4046&sourceUrl=%27%20encodeURIComponent%28window.location.href%29%20%27&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

09/01/2026

You know what it takes to inspire a room full of eager minds. When you look across your classroom and see a student with that same spark, you have the power to ignite it.

The Golden Apple Scholars Program in Illinois is designed to take that spark and build a lifelong career. We prepare these driven students for high-need Illinois schools by pairing them with lifelong mentors and providing early, immersive teaching practice. They receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive during their training, backed by up to $23,000 in financial assistance to ease the cost of college.

Pass the torch to a student who is ready to lead. Submit your referral here: https://embed-forms.451.io/?accessToken=u19OuTr3eKd94yRcTq79U4iAi5ZyUDLQe1ldAa3A&analyticsToken=NSgpaZVSkW2kD3jOdvamPaohMcfnR8imRCIFBkou&apiUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgoldenapple.api.451.io%2Fv2%2F&featureToken=TKx1TvQeLtzIHNGTEr8EOdTBjYAKKi7hp4AP3Fvv&formId=goldenapple.forms.2784&sourceUrl=%27%20encodeURIComponent%28window.location.href%29%20%27&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

08/22/2026

You are almost out of time to vote for the panel proposals!

Districts sit on the front lines of recruitment and retention, but preparation happens elsewhere: in high school chapters, college scholars programs, and state-led initiatives building homegrown pathways. This session connects the pieces to show how the pipeline can work as one system, and what states and districts can replicate so schools are properly staffed throughout the year.

Help our very own Alicia Winckler bring this session, "Patching the Pipeline," to the stage!

Vote by Aug.23: https://bit.ly/4xn1kjF

08/21/2026

Have you voted yet for the panel proposals? You have until August 23!

At least 425,000 U.S. teaching positions—roughly one in eight classrooms—are vacant or staffed by underqualified teachers. Gaps aren't spread evenly, often disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable students. Districts sit on the front lines of recruitment and retention, but preparation happens elsewhere: in high school chapters, college scholars programs, and state-led initiatives building homegrown pathways. This session connects the pieces to show how the pipeline can work as one system, and what states and districts can replicate so schools are properly staffed throughout the year.

Help our very own Alicia Winckler bring the session, "Patching the Pipeline," to the stage, alongside Jeanie Lee, of EdRising; Deb Knoll, of the Tennessee Department of Education; and James Lane, of University Instructors. It’s sure to be a great conversation!

Vote by Aug.23: https://bit.ly/4xn1kjF

08/20/2026

There are just a few days left to vote for panel proposals–and we’d love your help to advance this session!

At least 425,000 U.S. teaching positions—roughly one in eight classrooms—are vacant or staffed by underqualified teachers. Gaps aren't spread evenly, often disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable students. Districts sit on the front lines of recruitment and retention, but preparation happens elsewhere: in high school chapters, college scholars programs, and state-led initiatives building homegrown pathways. This session connects the pieces to show how the pipeline can work as one system, and what states and districts can replicate so schools are properly staffed throughout the year.

Help our very own Alicia Winckler bring the session, "Patching the Pipeline," to the stage, alongside Jeanie Lee, of EdRising; Deb Knoll, of the Tennessee Department of Education; and James Lane, of University Instructors. It’s sure to be a great conversation!

Vote by Aug.23: https://bit.ly/4xn1kjF

07/24/2026

The YNPN Chicago Annual Celebration Awards are on Wednesday, August 5th. We are incredibly proud to stand as finalists for Non-profit of the Year and Supervisor of the Year (Rozy Patel). If you've been meaning to vote, this is your sign to do it right now!

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07/23/2026

We are inching closer to the YNPN Chicago 25th Annual Celebration Awards.

Help Golden Apple take home Non-profit of the Year and celebrate Rozy Patel as Supervisor of the Year. Every vote brings us one step closer to the finish line.

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07/22/2026

To our professional network, corporate partners, and fellow non-profit leaders on LinkedIn: your advocacy matters.

Peer recognition is a powerful reminder of why we do this work. We would be incredibly grateful if you could take a brief moment today to vote for Golden Apple for Non-profit of the Year and Rozy Patel for Supervisor of the Year.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support:

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