Champions For Learning

Tonight at 8:00 PM! 🍏 Tune in for the Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers and help us honor the outstanding educators shaping the future of Collier County students.

The one-hour special features this year’s Golden Apple Recipients, Teachers of Distinction, and highlights from the Golden Apple process.

📺 Watch on Gulf Coast NBC
📱 Stream live on the Very Local Gulf Coast app

Congratulations to the Champions For Learning Class of 2026! 🎓✨

This remarkable group of 77 seniors celebrated their graduation this weekend at Countdown to Cap & Gown, marking incredible achievements including a 100% graduation rate, more than 230 college acceptances, and over $2.5 million in scholarships earned.

We are so proud of their hard work, resilience, and bright futures ahead. Read more about the celebration and the impact of Student Programs at the link below.

🔗 https://championsforlearning.org/news/cap-and-gown-2026/

Our teachers pour their hearts into changing student lives. Too often their work goes unappreciated, undercutting teacher morale and leading excellent teachers to leave the classroom. This ultimately hurts students. Join us in a community-wide expression of gratitude as we honor & celebrate Collier County teachers with the one-hour “Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers” television program on Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 PM, featuring this year’s Golden Apple Recipients and Teachers of Distinction and highlighting the Golden Apple process. Watch live on Gulf Coast NBC, or stream on the Very Local Gulf Coast app!