TeachRock is thrilled to be an Official Charity Partner for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half-Marathon! The energy is contagious as our amazing team- comprised of TeachRock educators and supporters- prepare to take on each mile, raising vital funds to support TeachRock.

TeachRock improves students’ lives by bringing the sound, stories, and science of music to all classrooms. Music gets students to show up, join in, and thrive.

When lessons connect to identity, culture, and the world outside the classroom, students pay attention. TeachRock is a movement of more than 80,000 educators across the US bringing core curriculum to life through the sound and story of music — sparking engagement, strengthening relationships, and keeping students on track to graduate.

From kindergarten to AP History, and from The Beatles to Beyoncé, TeachRock uses music to inspire student participation and authentic learning experiences in every school subject area. Through innovative programs and robust open educational resource offerings, TeachRock is helping districts create vibrant communities and reduce chronic absenteeism, office referrals, and other infractions. All through music.

TeachRock’s open educational resources help schools enrich their educational offerings without additional costs. TeachRock provides free, standards-aligned, arts-integrated resources that educators can easily weave into their curriculum. These resources include multimedia content, artist biographies, lesson plans, and full courses. Browse all of our resources, including lessons aligned to monthly themes and observances, at teachrock.org.

2026 United Airlines NYC Half

By Teachrock.org / Rock and Soul Forever Foundation

2026 United Airlines NYC Half

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