Partners | My Teacher My Hero

My Teacher, My Hero wouldn't be possible without the support of the following organizations and companies:

: The University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education offers a groundbreaking online Master of Arts in Teaching program. The MAT@USC provides current educators and aspiring teachers the prestige of earning an advanced degree from an elite research university with the convenience and flexibility of studying online from anywhere in the country. Taught by esteemed faculty, the program is designed to help our next generation of teachers prepare for rewarding, satisfying careers.

: The University of Southern California School of Social Work is the first among elite research universities to offer its highly regarded Master of Social Work degree online. Available nationally through our Virtual Academic Center, the MSW@USC engages students in various web-based learning activities and hands-on, supervised traditional field instruction in local communities where they live and work. Taught by renowned faculty and leaders in the field of social work, the MSW@USC curriculum mirrors the academic rigor of the on-site program.

: If you are planning to teach in a California public school, you will need to pass the required credentialing exam(s). For help with these exams, we recommend Teachers Test Prep, which offers test preparation programs for all the most popular tests, including the CSET Multiple Subjects Exam, CSET Math, CSET Science, CSET Social Science, CSET English, CBEST, and RICA. Teachers Test Prep gives you free online CSET, CBEST, and RICA study guides and practice tests, and has a variety of preparation options to choose from, including prep classes, private tutoring, and online prep.

: The MY HERO Project is a not-for-profit educational Web project that celebrates the best of humanity with an ever-growing archive of hero stories, art, audio and short films. Founded in 1995, MY HERO has grown to become a global learning community that bridges the digital divide, promotes peace and tolerance, and allows people around the globe to have their voices heard in a safe, commercial-free, child-friendly environment. This has been accomplished through building our multimedia journal and digital library, providing support for thousands of teachers who use project-based learning in their classrooms, and making media arts education available to those in underrepresented communities so all can take part in this award-winning project.

: Most schools simply don’t have the resources our children need to explore their potential and excel. ClassWish.org, an exciting new nonprofit, offers a simple solution. Teachers and school leaders create Wish Lists of the items they need, as easily as shopping online. Parents, alumni, local businesses and others see exactly what is needed and how their tax-deductible contribution can help. ClassWish sends the materials to the school at no cost. The result? Teachers get the support they need. Communities are engaged in supporting classrooms and funding the things they care about. And everyone is united in helping our children learn, grow and perform at their best.

: Certification Map is a comprehensive resource for teacher certification information. It provides state specific information on how to become a teacher, teacher salaries, teaching credentials, teacher certification tests, alternative teacher certification, and teaching certificate reciprocity. Our aim is to provide all the information necessary to become a teacher no matter where you live.

: Teachers Without Borders (TWB) is a non-profit organization that supports teacher leaders, worldwide, with professional development opportunities in order that they may play a more vital role in their communities. TWB's core programs include its online Toolset, Certificate of Teaching Mastery, emergency education, Community Teaching and Learning Centers, and commitment to sharing and creating free and open content for teachers. The Toolset is a free online platform that allows teachers to connect, create, and collaborate; the Certificate of Teaching Mastery is a five-course, self-paced, professional development program leading to a recognized certificate and an online portfolio; emergency education programs prepare communities through science instruction; Community Teaching and Learning Centers are local gathering places for community education. The organization is innovating in the field of free and open resources for teachers and providing essential avenues for teachers around the world to connect and access high-demand programs.