Champions Educate Here - College Football Playoff Legacy Program

Champions Educate Here - College Football Playoff Legacy Program

Funder: College Football Playoff Foundation, Los Angeles College Football Playoff National Championship Host Committee, LA84 Foundation, Play Equity Fund

Status: Past program (for 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship held January 9, 2023)

Event: 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship at SoFi Stadium

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles County, California

Program Overview:
A legacy program designed to identify and celebrate educators and provide support for teachers across Los Angeles County. The program highlighted educators who nurture the academic, mental health, and social-emotional needs of students through sport, play, and movement.

Number of Awards: 46 educators recognized across 12 school districts and parochial schools

Award Details:

Award Amount: Up to $20,000 per educator

Award Uses: Play equipment, social-emotional learning resources, uniforms, field trips, coaching education, wellness spaces, and/or infrastructure projects

Non-monetary Support:

- Professionally produced video spotlighting educator's program
- In-game recognition at USC football game (September 17, 2022)
- Sequential video releases throughout season
- Public acknowledgment and exposure

Target Educators:

Physical education teachers

Elementary and special education teachers

Coaches

After-school staff

Must serve high-needs schools in Los Angeles County

Eligible schools: public schools, parochial schools, and after-school service providers affiliated with county school districts

Eligible Grade Levels: TK/Kindergarten through High School

Additional CFP Foundation Support:
Beyond individual educator grants, the CFP Foundation provided:

Work with Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Inglewood Unified School Districts

Over 10 "Extra Yard Makeover Projects" to upgrade media centers

Series of "A+ Teacher" appreciation lunches

DonorsChoose funding for classroom projects

Unique teacher recognitions based on student and parent nominations

Annual Extra Yard for Teachers Summit (January 7, 2023)

Timeline:

Initial 26 educators announced: September 2022

Final 20 educators announced: December 15, 2022

Total of 46 educators in program

Educators acknowledged at Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl: December 17, 2022

Professional Development:

Extra Yard for Teachers Summit featuring sessions for current and future educators

Opportunities to learn best practices

Focus on diversity in educational leadership roles

Contact/More Information:

Website: LosAngeles2023.com

CFP Foundation: CFP-Foundation.org