TR Backstage

I Stand With Teachers

A BIG MESSAGE FROM LITTLE STEVEN

Being an educator has never been easy, but 2020 posed greater challenges than any schools have ever faced. And, as usual, teachers rose to the occasion. When schools shut down overnight, teachers rallied and moved classes online. But that's not all--like the essential workers they are, teachers continue to risk their health to serve students and families, be it to distribute tech to keep students connected, or meals to help families in need. Teachers are the plainclothes superheroes in our midst. They deserve to be heard and celebrated, and that's why we're going to Stand With Teachers on December 21st and we hope youâ€ll join us.

Our hour-long event will feature performances from Eddie Vedder and Margo Price; special appearances by Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Whoopi Goldberg, Melle Mel, Tom Morello, Edward Norton, Vincent Pastore, Maureen Van Zandt along with Trønd Fausa Aurvåg and Steinar Sagen of my show Lilyhammer, all to honor the dedication of educators who have helped students and families survive throughout 2020.

Stevie Van Zandt

Founder, Rock And Soul Forever Foundation

JOIN US!

The Stand With Teachers virtual holiday fundraising event is streaming on Monday, December 21 at 8:00 PM ET. Ticket prices start at $25.00 and can be purchased by visiting teachrock.org/standwithteachers

We know the holidays, even during Covid-19, can be busy. For that reason the show will be available to stream on-demand for three days following the original air date. We also know how much our Backstage Crew likes the inside scoop so stick around following the one-hour event for a special edition of Renegade Nation Holiday Video Jukebox.

LET US KNOW WHY YOU STAND WITH TEACHERS

As a Backstage Crew member we ask to make your voice be heard. We are encouraging everyone to record a short video clip stating, “I am (your name) and I stand with teachers because…” and to share it on social media and tag #TeachRock and #StandWithTeachers and Teachrock will repost it alongside the celebrity videos as well.

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