Author: AdoptAClassroom.org
“Don’t be afraid to be loud:” Jolie’s Success Story
The day Jolie Brouttier got her first teaching job, she registered for AdoptAClassroom.org. “I didn’t know the specifics of what I would need, but I had substituted and knew there were a lot of materials that come out of the pocket of the teacher.” “I wanted to get started and I wanted to get started quick.” […]
How EVERY kind of parent can help teachers this year
The back to school season is tough for parents too. We know that for many of you, time and money are stretched thin and emotions can be running high as you send your littlest ones into their first classrooms. Getting back in the school groove is a process, making it really easy to forget about […]
Did You Thank a Teacher at the Great Minnesota Get-Together?
AdoptAClassroom.org was proud to be a guest of MELSA during Read and Ride Day at the Minnesota State Fair this year! This was our first year at the State Fair and we wanted to make a splash by asking fairgoers to thank their favorite teacher in our photo booth. We were blown away by the fantastic impact […]
Free Tools for Lesson Planning this School Year
Your class might not be quite ready to start the school year. Students are getting used to those early mornings again and engaging them is not easy. Luckily, they have an awesome teacher who wants to provide them with knowledge. If you could also use a bit of help figuring out ways to inspire them […]
#GetawayGiveaway: Win Art Supplies for your Class!
Does enjoying your summer mean spending massive amounts of time on Pinterest getting ideas for your classroom? During the month of August, we challenge you to getaway…and get creative with a Pinterest-inspired giveaway with the prizes sponsored by The Art Institutes system of schools!
Check Out the Great New Look of the AAC Teacher Dashboard
We are always doing what we can to improve your experience with AdoptAClassroom.org. Like most nonprofit organizations, our website is a great help and a great challenge. To improve the experience for our teacher users, we are so excited to launch our updated Teacher Dashboard! A special thank you to all the AdoptAClassroom.org teachers who […]
Paula Cole helps her students find their place in the world
Paula Cole is a teacher who knows how to adapt. She ensures that her students continue getting a strong, inclusive education no matter what changes happen in school or what struggles they face at home. Mrs. Cole is a 1st grade teacher at Emerson Elementary in Minneapolis, MN. Emerson Elementary is a dual Spanish immersion […]
Tulsa Teacher Gets a Little Back-to-School Relief
Like many teachers, Katherine Holland was getting anxious thinking of ways to prepare for the school year ahead. Mrs. Holland is a sixth grade teacher at Clinton Middle School in Tulsa, OK. Often her students can use an extra hand to get the school year. “I have 130 students, most come from five housing projects […]
AdoptAClassroom at the Twins Game: 2015
Over 90 Minnesota teachers and their guests joined AdoptAClassroom.org at the Twins game on July 31, 2015.