We are deeply honored to be the beneficiary of a Run For Teachers on Sunday June 28 in San Francisco. Steven Lurie's sister, Tracey Lurie-Sklar, was a teacher in South Africa, and we are all invited to support his memorial run in her honor. Whether you join in the run or sign up to donate $20 from afar, your support is greatly appreciated -- every dollar raised will celebrate Tracey's life and work and benefit Teach with Africa's mission to break down the economic and social barriers to education in South Africa through an exchange of teaching and learning. Visit the Run for Teachers website for more details, to RSVP or to donate, or visit the Run for Teachers Facebook page.

Windsor Vineyards Tasting Room in Tiburon is supporting the Run for Teachers and Teach with Africa by generously donating 10% of all sales during the weekend of June 26-28! In addition, they will attach the TWA logo to all bottles purchased during that period, as requested and free of charge, when you identify yourself as a supporter of Teach With Africa. This is a wonderful opportunity to both stock up on fine wine and assist our Cause.

Visit the Windsor Vineyards website for detailed information about the Windsor Vineyards Tasting Room, 72 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920, 800-214-9463.

We are delighted to announce the Teach with Africa Fellows and Faculty-in-Residence for our July/August 2009 program in South Africa. See their bios and photos here on the website or download the PDF.

The 2009 team includes educators from around the U.S. and from the fields of math, science and English education; computer science; psychology; school counseling; social entrepreneurship and community sustainability; social justice; and political science.

This impressive group of educators is joining us in our mission to break down the economic and social barriers to education in Africa, while at the same time bringing back best practices that will inform and transform their own educational practice in the U.S.  bringing all of our children closer to the educational equality that they deserve.

You can read Margie's report of her and Larry's recent trip to the three (yes, three!) LEAP schools, in case you didn't receive the latest email newsletter (April 7). And you can view some of Larry's photos.

You can view an album of photos of the 2009 fundraising event on Teach with Africa's Shutterfly page.

Here are some photos of the fundraiser in the San Francisco Chronicle. And here's a nice article in California Coast Parent magazine about Teach with Africa.