Richardson ISD receives Excellence in New Teacher Support Award

Richardson ISD has received the Excellence in New Teacher Support Award from Teachers of Tomorrow. The recognition honors the district's commitment to creating an environment that helps new educators build confidence, develop skills, and establish strong foundations for long-term success in the classroom.

The district stated that welcoming a new teacher is just the beginning of the process. RISD provides strong mentorship, guidance, and continuous professional learning support so educators can grow throughout their careers. The announcement highlighted the leaders, coaches, and colleagues who help every new teacher find their place as part of the team.

Teachers of Tomorrow is described as the nation’s largest teacher preparation program. The organization offers flexible, affordable, online training pathways for aspiring educators. Since 2005, Teachers of Tomorrow has certified more than 90,000 teachers nationwide and awarded over $500,000 in scholarships.

The organization is part of The Rise Fund portfolio, a global impact investment fund focused on driving positive social and environmental change. More information about the program is available at www.teachersoftomorrow.org.