At AdoptAClassroom.org, we love photos, especially because they are helpful in telling your school’s story. Photos can be used to add context and visual interest to your school page, in your fundraising efforts on social media, email, etc., and in thank you notes to your donors.

To learn more about how to use photos to help with your school’s fundraising efforts, read on for our recommendations and advice.

Videos are a great way to tell your school’s story, and describe its needs efficiently and effectively to potential donors. When they hear directly from you, they will be more likely to donate. And, when you receive a donation from an individual donor or a business, thanking them in a short video adds a personal […]

Protecting student privacy is one of the many responsibilities school administrators have to ensure the students at their school are safe. And, because student safety is a priority, we know taking and sharing photos and videos of students can feel overwhelming.

We’re here to help! Check out these three tips to safely take and share great photos and videos of students that protect their privacy.

This is the third year Burlington Stores has partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to ensure our nation’s children have access to the school supplies they need to succeed. Over the past two years, our GOLD Halo award-winning campaign raised more than $3.5 million. But our work is not yet done. And Burlington has raised the ante. This […]

We’re excited to announce that Staples has teamed up with AdoptAClassroom.org as our newest vendor partner to provide classroom essentials to teachers across the country. The premiere worklife company is committed to helping educators make their workplaces more productive and connected, and providing products and services designed to help inspire colleagues to do their best, […]

Teaching is the most important job that exists, but teachers aren’t always treated like it. In fact, many of these professionals can relate more to college students than they can to their college-educated peers. Don’t believe us? Based on conversations we’ve had with teachers across the country, we know most can relate to at least […]

You’ve probably heard of the recent decluttering trend, “KonMari,” or tried it yourself. While many are cleaning up their homes, teachers are also transforming their classrooms. Whether you follow the KonMari Method or do your own thing, tidying up in the classroom benefits teachers and students. Our favorite aspect of the KonMari Method is to […]

Read the AdoptAClassroom.org Teacher Newsletter for fundraising opportunities, news updates, and other useful resources.

We asked teachers on social media to share 2018/2019 school year classroom observations that made them feel hopeful about the future. Teachers across the country told us some amazing stories about their students, and we’re highlighting a few of them to help others feel just as hopeful. Here are five stories that made our day: […]