Author: Ezra Horton
Five Tips from Dr. Jakeisha Gibson on Telling Your Story
Telling the story of your classroom can be overwhelming. You spend most of your time in the classroom, thinking about your students, or lesson planning. You can talk about your profession for hours, but how do you distill the most important information into a few paragraphs? Crafting a donation ask can be hard, but it […]
Four Tips from Dr. Jakeisha Gibson on Creating a Fundraising Plan
During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6 – 10, 2019, AdoptAClassroom.org is matching every unique donation to your classroom up to $50. Check out this blog post for details. Teachers spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year to provide students with the resources they deserve. We’re experts on making the most of a small […]
This School Year, AdoptAClassroom.org Supporters Give to 6,000+ Highest-Need Students Nationwide
When you make a gift, you’re supporting classrooms in high-poverty communities. Traditional fundraising can be difficult for teachers and principals in schools where many families already struggle financially. With classroom grants to Title I classrooms, you fill that gap and put supplies in the hands of students who need it most. Together, we’re supporting equity […]
Harnessing the Power of Community with AdoptAClassroom.org Donor Meenakshi Sinha
When Meenakshi Sinha started painting three years ago, she had no idea she would raise more than $40,000 selling her artwork. Meenakshi runs The Giving Canvas, a Facebook page where she auctions her paintings online and donates the proceeds to causes she is passionate about. When she heard about the needs teachers face in the […]
Triple your gift to the Inclusive Classroom Fund, up to $5,000!
Through the end of March 2019 we’re tripling your gift to the Inclusive Classroom Fund, up to $5,000. Donate to the Inclusive Classroom Fund >> What is an inclusive classroom? An inclusive classroom addresses inequity in the classroom on the basis of race, ethnicity, family background, sexual and gender identity, ability, or any personal or […]
This Valentine’s Day, we’re adding $25 to classroom donations of $50 or more!
*** Last Updated 2/14/19 at 5PM CST: 0 donations remain. *** We’ve reached our goal, but please keep supporting the teachers you love. Thank you to everyone who participated! Still want to help? Search for your favorite teacher here. ——— Want to make your favorite teacher feel appreciated this Valentine’s Day? We’re here to help. […]