Author: Ashley Palin

Stand Out For Good, Inc. Surprises Teachers
Acts of kindness make a big difference, especially in the classroom. Donating to a teacher–whether to purchase essential supplies or books their students can’t put down–can help shape lifelong learners. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Stand Out For Good, Inc., and their family of retail brands, including Altar’d State, Vow’d, and Tullabee, to

Flash Fund: KKR Fully Funds Classroom Pages
This Teacher Appreciation Week, KKR is stepping up to lighten teachers’ loads and make classroom wishes a reality. The firm is flash-funding select public school teachers in Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; and Tulsa, OK, fully meeting their AdoptAClassroom.org classroom pages’ fundraising goals. Teachers have big dreams for their classrooms. But too often, they’re left funding

ACE Cash Express Provides Support to Students
ACE Cash Express and its customers have stocked classrooms with essential learning materials for more than a decade. Since the beginning of our partnership in 2013, ACE has donated more than $789,000 to AdoptAClassroom.org. ACE, through its annual Give A Little Campaign, is fundraising at 209 locations in May to support local teachers. Associates at

$20,000 Donation Match for Teacher Appreciation Day
Teacher Appreciation Week is a great time to fundraise for your classroom. Education is already on folks’ minds, so we’re helping you share your classroom needs with donors who want to show their appreciation. We’re hosting a $20,000 Teacher Appreciation Day Donation Match on May 6, 2025. From 9 a.m. ET to 9 p.m. ET,

Enter Now: $4,000 Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway
When we asked teachers how they’d like to be appreciated this Teacher Appreciation Week, the message was clear. You’re busy, and what you need are simple, no-hassle opportunities for classroom funding. So that’s exactly what we’re doing. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re standing up to support teachers with a $4,000 classroom giveaway. Forty

Now Open: Spring 2025 $750 STEM and Social-Emotional Wellness Classroom Grants
We are now accepting $750 applications for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Social-Emotional Wellness (SEW) Grants. Submit your application by 5/8/2025. About the STEM Fund: Adequate funding for STEM programs is often a challenge for schools. Shrinking school budgets can make expensive technology, tools, and safety equipment unobtainable. Our STEM Spotlight Fund helps

Educator Survey: Enter To Win Classroom Funds
Are you a PreK-12 teacher or school administrator? Fill out our 2025 Educator Spending Survey to enter for the chance to win a $500 classroom donation through AdoptAClassroom.org. We want to equip teachers with all the materials they need to thrive in their profession. One of the best tools we have to highlight current issues

Now Open: Winter 2025 $750 Racial Equity in Schools Fund Classroom Grants
The Racial Equity in Schools Fund equips teachers with resources to create school environments where students of color can thrive. We are looking to provide proven strategies and resources that will have long-lasting benefits for BIPOC students nationwide. While all educators have a place in the fight for racial equity, we believe that it is

3 Easy and Free Ways To Support A Teacher
Want to hear something shocking? Teachers spend, on average, $860 out-of-pocket each year on supplies for their students (see our 2023 Teacher Spending Survey). Educators at high-needs schools are paying even more out-of-pocket to provide their students with the same learning materials (see our 2024 National Teacher Survey). A classroom can’t function well without the