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Dr. Melyssa Ferro, a 2026 Horace Mann Award nominee, is helping shape the next generation of scientists. By grounding her students in facts, she is preparing tomorrow’s leaders to make the big decisions society will face. As the world confronts the growing challenges of climate change, this work feels more important than ever.

It was a pleasure filming with Dr. Ferro in Caldwell, Idaho.

Please like and comment to share your thoughts on Dr. Ferro’s story.

https://youtu.be/WVqyk-cRFnk?si=2UYScoJZ6LpaHybh

Congratulations, Dr. Ferro!

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JoMeka Gray is one of the NEA Foundation’s top five finalists for the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence; and she is a powerhouse advocate for public education in Texas.
Beyond the classroom, JoMeka works with state legislators to keep education a top priority. Inside the classroom, she’s teaching empathy and compassion; and helping her elementary students see bigger possibilities for their lives.

We had the privilege of producing this short documentary about JoMeka for the awards.

Need a midweek boost? Watch here:
https://youtu.be/5yFd5qimdC0?si=BMBHGT3iNyrNYcj3

After you watch, We’d love to hear from you:

What part of JoMeka’s story stood out most; and why does championing education matter to you?

If you know someone who could use this today, share it and drop a comment.

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We are proud to share the work we did for the NEA Foundation Gala. We produced five short-form documentaries that highlight the stories of some truly remarkable educators and changemakers.

In a world where so much news feels negative, there are powerful and inspiring things happening in our schools every day.

These are the people who are shaping our collective future and reminding us what is possible.

Watch their stories and celebrate with us:
https://youtu.be/RZXtGF_mJB8?si=ShdKD6grjBzY1xo7

Thank you to the NEA Foundation for inviting us to be a part of this important work. Let’s keep lifting up the voices and visions that matter.

If you'd like to watch the documentaries live at the Gala, join the livestream on February 13th.

Link to the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/lHiNfWjyHjE?si=85DOJgnpXEyaCCnD

2026 Salute To Excellence In Education Gala | Full Event The NEA Foundation will honor outstanding public school educators and those making a difference in public education at the 2026 Salute to Excellence in Educa...