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Grants, Summit for Educators O N J A N . 9 , 2 0 2 3 , SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, will host the College Football Playoff National Championship. Two days prior, on Jan. 7, the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFP) presents the "Extra Yard for Teach- ers Summit," in-person and virtually, to inspire and empower local teachers. The summit is free and includes high-energy professional development by Get Your Teach On, speakers, entertainment and giveaways. A lead-up event to the summit includes CFP's "Big Day " on Sept. 20 in Inglewood, which recognizes great teachers locally and across the country; you can participate by nominating an educator on social media with the hashtag #BigDayForTeachers. Nominators have the the chance to win two tickets to the College Football National Championship. In addition, CFP in partnership with the LA Host Commit- tee and with support from the Play Equity Fund is seeking to identify great educators in LA County who are addressing the SEL and mental wellness needs of children through a sport, play and movement lens, and as a means of returning joy to their school day and improving outcomes in the class- room. As part of this program, educators can apply for grants of at least $5,000 and up to $20,000 to support and expand work in their classroom or school. Nominations are open and accepted on a rolling basis. Go to losangeles2023.com/legacy for details and the nomina- tion form. For more about CFP, visit cfp-foundation.org. In 2018, UTLA member Miguel Darce received a grant for STEAM-related classroom supplies and projects from College Football Playoff Foundation. 13 A U G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 2 I Dr. Kristen Walker, '20 Doctorate in Educational Leadership (K-12) (805) 493-3325 clugrad@CalLutheran.edu CalLutheran.edu/GSOE Financial Aid and Scholarships Available • Preliminary Administrative Services Credential • M.A. in Educational Leadership • M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership • Doctorate in Educational Leadership (K-12 or Higher Ed) DON'T JUST ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AS AN EDUCATOR. ADVANCE EDUCATION.