5. The tweet that celebrates the small victories. 4. The teacher who truly embraces preschool-level art. 3. The teacher version of “treat yourself,” summed up in one sentence. 2. The reminder of what everyone should already know. 1. And finally…we don’t know. We just really don’t know. And doesn’t that capture December perfectly? Want to […]

We’re excited to announce the arrival of Jaea, our new Program Coordinator! Jaea is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied Communications and Family Social Sciences. This fall she received her Master’s in Public and Nonprofit Administration from Metropolitan State University. Her love for nonprofits motivated her to pursue administrative management work. […]

At AdoptAClassroom.org, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who raised their hands for teachers on #GivingTuesday! Together, we had almost 200 adoptions, putting almost $19,000 (would this be $24,000 with LB funds?) into classrooms across the country. Better yet, with the help of Lane Bryant we matched the first 100 donations to make […]

How did teacher Mairead Beane see her 10th graders progress their reading levels by two years? She gave them a comfortable space to read books they enjoyed. Mairead Beane taught 10th and 11th grade Literature at Minneapolis College Preparatory School, where many of her students would be the first in their families to attend college. Though […]

It’s December, so we know that focus is not the most bountiful trait in your classroom. Unfortunately for teachers, learning still has to (somehow) happen. Luckily, our intern Gino has a great idea for a way to practice multiplication in a way even your December students can engage in. Multiplication baseball is a game students […]

As the year winds to an end, you’re probably setting goals and hopefully trying to enjoy a little of your time off. Maybe you’re also reflecting on the past year: the moments that made you laugh, cry, and cringe. We want you to take these reflections and use them to fund your classroom. Many of your […]

We’re getting in the holiday spirit! At AdoptAClassroom.org that means giving to classrooms in need. Our goal is to adopt 100 classrooms on Giving Tuesday. To make it even better for your favorite teacher, the first 100 donors on Giving Tuesday (December 1st) will have their donation matched up to $50 sponsored by Lane Bryant. GIVE NOW > […]

Dear Donor, As a former teacher, I know how hard it can be to get the classroom supplies needed to help students learn and succeed. School budgets are shrinking and teachers are using their own money to purchase the supplies they need just to do their job. At this time of year, many teachers are […]

Floresville High School in Texas was hit with an EF-2 tornado on Friday, October 30, 2015. The school community is working to pick up the pieces and repair damage to the building, however they need school supplies as soon as possible. To give to support classrooms, click here. Yvonne Little from Floresville High School has more […]