Category: Teachers
Applications Open for the OOLY Art Fund
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, […]
#PackYourBag: Let’s Talk About Teacher Social Media Fundraising
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 […]
#PackYourBag: Teacher Crowdfunding for Back to School
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. […]
This STEM Teacher is Tearing Down the Digital Divide in His Classroom
David Barrett teaches engineering, robotics, and aviation to 180 middle school students at the NASA-affiliated Farnsworth Aerospace School. His classroom needs to be stocked with up-to-date technology for his students to learn these advanced subjects hands-on. When students walk into his classroom for the first time, they’re surprised by the vastness of space and amount of […]
#PackYourBag: Building a Narrative for Classroom Crowdfunding
Classroom crowdfunding is one of the most powerful fundraising tools out there. Anyone with an internet connection can make a pitch to the whole world. Everyone who reads your story or visits your page could be your next classroom donor. There are a lot of people and nonprofits asking for support online, so let’s help […]
New Vendor Alert: OOLY
We’re excited to introduce you to OOLY, our newest vendor for you to shop! We know you’re going to LOVE their assortment of fun and trend-forward products. Make your classroom more colorful with high quality art and office supplies from people dedicated to seeing teachers and students succeed. Who is OOLY? For more than 10 years, OOLY […]
How to Navigate Our New Shopping Page
We’re excited to say that we have updated our shopping experience, making it easier for teachers and principals to find the products they need to equip their classrooms and schools. Follow the steps in the video below for help making your first purchase. Check Out Our New Search Bar You no longer have to shop […]
#PackYourBag: Before Asking for Classroom Donations, Make a List
No two classrooms are the same, and nobody knows your classroom better than you. So before you even start asking for classroom donations, it’s a good idea to make a list of everything your classroom needs. Your list will be unique and you’ll use it to tell a story about the students you teach. Some […]
Enter your favorite teachers in our OOLY giveaway!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! It’s our favorite time of the year, and we’re so excited to partner with OOLY this year to make it extra special. All week, we’ll be posting inspirational and humorous images on Facebook and Instagram and asking you to tag the teacher who comes to mind. That teacher will be entered […]