Bush Foundation

Grant Funding

The Bush Foundation is supporting districts across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota to strengthen teacher retention and satisfaction, and student engagement in your learning community.

As part of this matching grant, you will receive:

  • Access to the Virtual Mentorship Program, our one-of-a-kind, mentor-guided professional development.

  • Leadership support

  • Expert mentor support for participating educators

  • Options for in-person and virtual ongoing support


Matt Pletcher, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Robbinsdale Area Schools

“This is the best professional learning that our teachers have received! The course has completely transformed instruction for many of our teachers.”

Our Impact

A 2021 survey of 68 Modern Classroom teachers found that teachers are committed to the model.

As a result of my experience with Modern Classrooms…

High School Math Educator, Columbia Heights Public Schools

“If you are looking for an actual way you can really help ALL of your students this is it. There is no such thing as a silver bullet, but this feels like the closest thing I've seen to it. Be warned though, now that I know what it is, I can't in good conscience go back to being the ineffective teacher I used to be.”

Complete the form below, and we’ll meet with you to plan how you can leverage an innovation grant to build student-centered classrooms in your district.