Keeping Teachers in the Game
From Rookie to Veteran
About the Initiative
Classroom Central and Taylor Moton are launching Keeping Teachers in the Game (TMKTG), a new partnership designed to celebrate, support, and retain educators across our community. This initiative creates year-round engagement with planned activities throughout the academic year, identifying opportunities for high-visibility moments that amplify impact.
Building support systems for educators is critical for children's academic success and opportunities. This multi-tiered strategy offers:
Targeted Support for Beginning Teachers
New educators receive specialized resources and mentorship to help them succeed in their first years of teaching.
Ongoing Engagement for All Educators
Continuous support and resources are provided throughout the school year to help all teachers thrive in their classrooms.
Elevated Recognition for High-Need Schools
Special recognition and additional resources are provided to teachers working in high-need schools, acknowledging their critical role in student success.
In the News
Recent coverage of the Classroom Central partnership
Local coverage is helping share the story behind Keeping Teachers in the Game and the work being done with Classroom Central to support educators across the community. Visit the full media page for more coverage.
WCNC Charlotte
Taylor Moton launches initiative to support local teachers
Local coverage on Taylor Moton's partnership with Classroom Central to celebrate, support, and retain educators across the Charlotte area.
Read Article →WSOC-TV
Taylor Moton supports teachers with Classroom Central's new initiative
Coverage highlighting Taylor Moton's Classroom Central partnership and the Keeping Teachers in the Game initiative for local educators.
Read Article →My Cause My Cleats
As part of the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign, Taylor Moton proudly represents Classroom Central on the field. This initiative allows players to showcase causes that are important to them through custom-designed cleats. Taylor's support helps raise awareness for the vital work Classroom Central does to ensure students and teachers have the supplies they need to succeed.
Taylor proudly wore these custom cleats during the Panthers vs Rams game on November 30, 2025. The Panthers won 31-28 against the #1 seed in the NFC.
For more information about this initiative or to learn how you can support educators in your community, visit classroomcentral.org.
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