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For the fourth consecutive year Conference USA, with the help of corporate partner, Michaels, is participating in the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Campaign and UTSA Athletics will be part of this initiative through the leadership of its Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.Extra Yard for Teachers is the primary platform of the College Football Playoff Foundation, whose mission is to elevate the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers through the implementation of programs in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development.The program is dedicated to celebrating teachers by providing a positive impact on them and their students. UTSA will be selecting 10 schools to be honored. All 10 schools will receive $1,000 in Michaels gift cards to be used in classrooms as seen fit.Nomination forms, which include a video component, are available online ( click here ). The deadline to submit nominations is Oct. 22. The schools will receive notification after selections have been made will be invited to the Nov. 10 UTSA football game against FIU for a special on-field presentation.Visit the College Football Playoff Foundation website at www.cfp-foundation.org and follow @CFPExtraYard on social media to learn more about Extra Yard for Teachers Week.