Author: Melissa Hruza

This year, teachers are working harder than ever before. You may be wondering what is the best teacher gift you can give? As a supporter of teachers, you are aware that COVID-19 has made 2020 a difficult year in the classroom. What you might not know as we approach 2021 is that many teachers still […]

As a long-term vendor partner of AdoptAClassroom.org, Scholastic has provided children’s books to students across the nation. They recently updated how teachers can find their products on the AdoptAClassroom.org marketplace. We thought it was a great opportunity to check in about how Scholastic can help young readers with distance learning or in the classroom. AdoptAClassroom.org: […]

Through AdoptAClassroom.org and other websites, teachers are often asked to write grants for the classroom items they need. Former teacher and grant writing expert Bejanae Kareem of BK International Education Consultancy explains how writing grants helped her when she was teaching and gives her teacher grant writing tips. AdoptAClassroom.org (AAC): What is your background as […]

If you have a long teacher wishlist of items for your classroom, you’re in luck. AdoptAClassroom.org makes it easy to quickly ask for the school supplies you and your students need. Why Should You Create Your Teacher Wishlist on AdoptAClassroom.org? It’s fast and easy. Set up your classroom page in less than 10 minutes. Once […]

A much-needed and meaningful gift on World Teachers’ Day.  This is a particularly challenging year for our K-12 schools, teachers, students, and their families. Schools continue to wrestle with how best to conduct school while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Whether learning is taking place in the classroom or remotely from home, the burden […]

If you’re in need of new and diverse books for your students this fall, read on! We are partnering with Lee & Low Books to provide $250 in diverse books as part of our Racial Equity in Schools Fund. Bonus: Each book also includes an online teacher guide to make the most of sharing it […]

The Racial Equity in Schools Fund grants provides funding for teachers and schools working to eliminate racial inequities in their classrooms. Now through October 23, 2020, any PreK-12 public, private, or charter school teacher or principal can apply for grants for professional development, diverse books, or flexible funding to support students of color. How do […]

Teachers: Are you looking for new tools to dismantle racism or racial bias in your classroom? We can help. Apply for a $250 scholarship to attend Constructing the Innocent Classroom, a proven online training that helps create positive relationships with students. Learn more about Innocent Classroom on their website or learn more about our Racial […]

After you have created a classroom page, you’re going to want to share it with your community to help spread the word. If you’re having trouble finding your classroom page link, here are some step-by-step directions to help you out. 1. Login to your AdoptAClassroom.org account. Either follow the link in our menu at the […]