Category: AAC News
AdoptAClassroom.org Racial Equity in Schools Fund Application
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 […]
$500 School Supply Grants for Teachers
This giveaway has concluded. Visit our Teacher Funding Opportunities page to learn more about current and upcoming educator funding opportunities from AdoptAClassroom.org. This fall, AdoptAClassroom.org will award 20 high-needs teachers each with a $500 supply grant. These are school supply grants for teachers who teach at a high-needs K-12 public school, where 40% or more of the […]
$500 Teacher Giveaway: Join Our #ClassroomCrowdfunding Twitter Chat
This giveaway has concluded. Visit our Teacher Funding Opportunities page to learn more about current and upcoming educator funding opportunities from AdoptAClassroom.org. Are you a PreK-12 teacher looking for classroom fundraising tips? We can help! Join AdoptAClassroom.org for our live #ClassroomCrowdfunding Twitter Chat on Thursday, July 30th, 2020 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm CT. Be sure to follow […]
Our Commitment to Educators During COVID-19. Because Learning Can’t Stop.
Updated 8/26/2021 Teachers and schools are doing amazing things right now to continue supporting their students during the Coronavirus pandemic. At AdoptAClassroom.org, we are committed to providing teachers and principals with what they need to reach their students. In this unprecedented time, we have been challenged to think of new ways we can support distance […]
AdoptAClassroom.org’s Dedication to Racial Equity
In the weeks following the killing of George Floyd by police, right here in our hometown of Minneapolis, protests have rippled across the country demanding change to end pervasive and systemic racial injustice in our country. As we process our outrage, grief, and pain, the staff and board of AdoptAClassroom.org have been reflecting on what […]
Teachers Spend $745 a Year on Supplies: The Cost of Distance Learning
As of spring 2023, teacher out-of-pocket spending on supplies increased to an average of $860 a year. Get the latest research from our 2023 survey here. In June 2020, AdoptAClassroom.org surveyed U.S. educators to find out how much PreK-12 teachers spend on school supplies in the era of distance learning. AdoptAClassroom.org received 3,938 unique, completed […]
Keeping Learning Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, and teachers need supplies to keep learning safe. Find out how to help.
AdoptAClassroom.org 2018 Teacher Survey on Classroom Spending
In April 2018, AdoptAClassroom.org invited all teachers registered on our website to complete a survey about their spending on classroom supplies. Our intent was to better understand how much teachers are spending out of pocket on supplies for their classroom and students and if/how this has changed since our 2015 survey. More than 4,400 teachers […]
Puffs Joins AdoptAClassroom.org to Celebrate Teachers
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Puffs is recognizing teachers who go above and beyond for their students. You can join the celebration! Thank A Teacher with Puffs! Starting Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, head to @PuffsTissues on Instagram and @Puffs on Twitter and Facebook to celebrate teachers across the country with #PuffsLovesTeachers. […]