Category: Parents
Five Teacher Appreciation Ideas That Don’t Cost a Dime
Teaching is one of the most important jobs that exists, and our nation’s PreK-12 teachers need support more than ever before. Donating to classrooms is just one great teacher appreciation idea, but we know there are lots of people who want to help who don’t have the financial means to donate. Here are five teacher […]
Celebrate Educators This Holiday Season With the Gift of Recognition
Showing educators you appreciate their hard work is one of the best gifts they can receive. In the spirit of the holiday season, take a minute to acknowledge one of the exceptional educators in your life. Our friends at the National Life Group Foundation make it easy to do. Now through December 31, they invite […]
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 […]
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. […]
Student Q&A: A Senior Project to Help Teachers
Rachelle is a high school student on a mission: to help more teachers! As part of her senior project, she researched how AdoptAClassroom.org is helping teachers get what they need. We asked Rachelle more about her project and passion to help teachers like those who have helped her. AdoptAClassroom.org: What is your senior project about? […]
Annual Report 2019: Shining a Light on High-Needs Education
Since we began compiling our Annual Report in late 2019, the entire world has changed. As schools transition to distance learning, our nation’s teachers are being asked to do more than ever before. High-needs schools are facing overwhelming challenges to help their students access education from home. Much remains uncertain for the education of our […]
Shop for Charity to Support Classrooms
If you’re shopping, there are some simple things you can do to SUPPORT AdoptAClassroom.org AT THE SAME TIME FOR FREE! You can do so by shopping for charity. Technology truly is amazing. 1 – Donate at checkout at Walmart When you shop at Walmart, you can make a donation to AdoptAClassroom.org at checkout. Just look up […]