Category: AAC News

If you’re looking to give the best teacher holiday gift this season, consider the following. Teachers spend an average of $860 of their own money every year on school supplies. They do this because they want all of their students to have the same opportunities in the classroom. What could be a better gift to […]

Key Findings: Teachers and Current Events: How teachers compare to the average American*: Which issues would you agree are a very big problem in the country today?

Watch the 2024 YouTube Teacher Fundraising Chat and hear from teachers who are smashing their fundraising goals and want to share how you can, too! Even better, we’re also giving away $2,000 in AdoptAClassroom.org funds! Watch the recording before August 31, 2024 to learn how to enter for 1 of 20 $100 classroom donations. Want […]

Make a Real Difference This Teacher Appreciation Week. “Please, no more mugs!” might be heard in schools across the nation as Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 approaches. It’s not that they don’t appreciate the gesture, but AdoptAClassroom.org’s teacher survey results consistently tell us what teachers need most to be effective and feel valued.  So what do […]

AdoptAClassroom.org recently funded teachers in the Twin Cities through our partnership with Black Men Teach.  To reach our goal of advancing equity in education, it’s essential for AdoptAClassroom.org to support Black students and teachers. Our Racial Equity in Schools Fund helps teachers craft a culturally responsive environment and close the gaps in racial experiences of […]

To kick off their seventh annual back-to-school in-store fundraising campaign with AdoptAClassroom.org, Burlington flash funded 1,000 high-needs classrooms nationwide to help equip 25,000 students with the school supplies they deserve. Their support of students for this school year doesn’t stop there. From July 24 through August 28, each of Burlington’s stores are inviting their customers […]

Since 2015, AdoptAClassroom.org has surveyed our national community of teachers about how much they spend out of pocket on school supplies. The question remains: Do teachers need to buy their own supplies in 2023 or is the issue improving? This year, AdoptAClassroom.org celebrates its 25th year of supporting students and teachers. Unfortunately, while our reach […]

At the annual Engage for Good Conference, AdoptAClassroom.org and our friends at Subaru of America received some great news – our Subaru Loves Learning campaign received the 2023 GOLD Halo Award for Best Education Initiative.  The Halo Awards honor social impact initiatives that are creating a better world through a non-profit and corporate business partnership. […]

You’re invited! Join us on Thursday, May 4th 2023 at 8PM ET/7PM CT for an hour of fun, inspiration, and learning—all in support of education! Our virtual gathering will feature education experts and teachers discussing current issues in K-12 education.  It has never been more difficult to be a teacher. Teachers are preparing students for […]