Author: Ashley Palin

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

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,

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

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

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

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

The holidays can be a great time to fundraise for your classroom. But to inspire donations, your classroom page needs to be attention-grabbing and informative.  If you’re looking to spruce up your classroom page for the holidays, here are our top tips: 1. Photos are worth a thousand words. 2. Make sure your classroom page

Want to hear something shocking? Teachers spend, on average, $895 out-of-pocket each year on supplies for their students (see our 2025 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

We know the magic of classroom holiday parties usually comes straight from teachers’ pockets. This giving season, we want to bring some holiday cheer to teachers too with our $35,000 Giving Tuesday Donation Match. Check back here for regular updates. Our match is now closed. Be sure to register your classroom for future match notifications.