We don’t need to tell you how demanding your job can be. Between grading, lesson-planning, and more than a little bit of crisis management, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So we decided to ask teachers how they practice self-care – Here are some of the top responses! 1. Make time for yourself  “I make sure […]

Rickee Stewart is a teacher on a mission to help support the 2,100 homeless students in her district. Instead of wedding gifts for her engagement, she asked for coats to help her students in need. Check out her story on the Rachel Ray Show below: Thanks to Burlington Stores, Rickee’s students will receive all of the coats […]

This grant opportunity has closed. Visit our Teacher Funding Opportunities page to learn more about current and upcoming educator funding opportunities from AdoptAClassroom.org. Do you have an idea for a creative project but just don’t have the funds to get it done? OOLY and individual donors to the OOLY Art Fund are looking for K-12 public, charter, […]

As an “Art Teacher” I want to give my students the ability to experience new adventures through art. Many of these students are raised without a father or mother figure or have gone through many hard situations in life that makes them feel like they are not worthy of recognition. With this said I want […]

For the 4th year in year in a row, Lane Bryant is partnering up with AdoptAClassroom.org to support teachers throughout the U.S. We’re always really excited to work with Lane Bryant because they know all the different roles teachers play to help their students. We decided to have a bit of fun with some of […]

Between memes, pet photos, and political arguments, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram might seem like the last places to go to raise money for your classroom. But research shows that donors are increasingly inspired to give by posts on teacher’s social media. Engaging your social network and sharing media with them is the quickest way to […]

Pssst! We have a wonderful secret to share with you. Watch our segment below from the TODAY show for a very special teacher surprise. You won’t want to miss it. Big thanks to Burlington Stores and Payaway the Layaway as our partners in this special event. To keep up-to-date on all the latest news, be […]

Beginning September 1, Lane Bryant kicks off their fourth year fundraising on behalf of AdoptAClassroom.org and our nation’s teachers. The fashion retailer’s annual Chalk it up to STYLE campaign provides a great way for teachers to prepare, and save, for the upcoming school year. Throughout the entire month of September, Lane Bryant celebrates educators by […]

It’s August, and here at AdoptAClassroom.org that means one thing – Back to School season! Back to School isn’t just for parents and students, teachers everywhere are making lists of their own. From furniture and books to craft supplies and dry erase markers, getting a classroom ready for the school year is a big job. […]