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40 Teachers … $100,000 dollars!

Meet the Florida State Farm Teacher Assist Winners

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Teachers in Florida were asked to submit their innovative teaching ideas the week of January 11 for an opportunity to win State Farm Teacher Assist grants. In less than 2 hours, two hundred entry forms were submitted by Florida teachers!

State Farm is proud to award $100,000 to teachers across Florida. From Miami to Pensacola, 40 teachers will each received a $2,500 State Farm grants Florida teachers to implement or support their classroom projects. For the list of winners, visit the State Farm Teacher Assist website at https://newsroom.statefarm.com/FL-teacher-assist/

State Farm is awarding $500,000 in grants to teachers. Two hundred teachers, 40 each in Florida, California, Michigan, New York and Texas will each be receiving $2,500 State Farm® Teacher Assist grants. The money will help them meet the challenges of teaching during the pandemic.

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“As a company, we have a long history of working with teachers, educators, and students across the country. We are heartened by the immense response received from teachers sharing their solutions to overcoming challenges,” said Annette Martinez, State Farm Senior Vice President. “Congratulations to the winners. We are proud to support you and help you reach your goals!”

We thank again all the teachers that submitted their ideas. You are making our neighborhoods safer, stronger and better educated!

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