New scholarship program hopes to spur careers in education

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Being a teacher is a commitment. For Charles Butt, CEO of H-E-B, his commitment to public education means investing in the men and women who educate young minds.
On Monday, H-E-B along with the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation announced the launch of Raising Texas Teachers, a program that will provide $50 million in scholarship funding for students committed to a career in teaching. Over the next 10 years, the scholarship program will grow to include at least 500 teaching f