Tag: teachers
Win a Back-To-School Teacher Giveaway from Staples
This giveaway has concluded. Visit our Teacher Funding Opportunities page to learn more about current and upcoming educator funding opportunities from AdoptAClassroom.org. Teachers purchase extra learning materials for their students not because it’s their job, but because they care. That’s why we wanted to celebrate with a teacher giveaway. We’re partnering with Staples to thank teachers who […]
Thank You Burlington Stores For Three Successful Years of Supporting Classrooms
Burlington Stores raised more than $2 million this back-to-school season for classrooms coast to coast. We want to give a huge shout out to Burlington Stores and all of their 45,000 associates across the country for partnering with AdoptAClassroom.org for the third year in a row. It is because of your dedication and hard work […]
5 Ways Teachers Are Treated Like College Students
Teaching is the most important job that exists, but teachers aren’t always treated like it. In fact, many of these professionals can relate more to college students than they can to their college-educated peers. Don’t believe us? Based on conversations we’ve had with teachers across the country, we know most can relate to at least […]
4 Surprising Purchases Teachers Make to Do Their Job
These days, no one is surprised to hear that teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies. During the 2018/2019 school year, U.S. teachers were in the national spotlight, going on strike in record numbers to advocate for education reform, including higher wages and smaller class sizes. A 2018 AdoptAClassroom.org survey found that 96 percent […]
Q&A: How Funding Professional Development Creates a Stronger Classroom
Kindergarten teacher Janice has raised more than $5,600 on AdoptAClassroom.org from individual donors and Spotlight funds in order to support her classroom needs. She purchased much-needed classroom supplies, but she also used the donations to pay for professional development courses to help her effectively utilize the materials she ordered. We hear from teachers and principals […]
Join AdoptAClassroom.org's Facebook Group for Teachers
We’ve officially launched our Teachers’ Lounge Facebook group! Are you a teacher looking for a supportive space to discuss the education topics on your mind, or to join in on teaching and fundraising conversations with your fellow teachers? Check out our new Teachers’ Lounge Facebook group and join a community of great teachers. The Teachers’ […]
33 Teachers Surprised with Funds for Classroom Supplies
At a recent school-wide assembly, Subaru representatives presented the teachers at Forest Hill Elementary with a $5,500 gift card to AdoptAClassroom.org. The funds were to be split equally among the classroom teachers so they could purchase the supplies and materials their students need to learn and succeed. “Teachers know what’s best, and what they need […]
Indiana Great Clips Salons and AdoptAClassroom.org Partner for Third Year to Support Teachers
100 Great Clips Indiana Locations Fundraising for Local Teachers INDIANAPOLIS — July 12, 2018 — Teachers are preparing to go back to school. Purchasing classroom supplies is always a top priority – and often a financial burden for teachers. For the third year, Great Clips Indiana has partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to help ease the burden. By generating awareness and raising funds for […]
Expanded Resources for Spanish Classrooms Now Available
We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded the Spanish language resources available through the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace!A larger selection of books and learning materials gives your students hands-on experiences while they immerse themselves in a new language! To bring these new resources to your classroom, login to your Teacher Dashboard and click “Go to Shop” […]