Author: Kirsten Fedorowicz
Indigenous Education Fund Supports Native Language Revitalization
AdoptAClassroom.org is proud to announce the official launch of our Indigenous Language Fund. The purpose of this fund is to support Native-focused education in Indigenous communities. With the guidance of our advisors Dr. Anton Treuer and Carly Bad Heart Bull, two Native education experts, we identified Indigenous language revitalization as an urgent need. Indigenous language […]
5 Key Takeaways from our Show Teachers Some Love virtual event
On February 15, 2022, AdoptAClassroom.org hosted our first ever online fundraising event, Show Teachers Some Love. Along with AdoptAClassroom.org hosts, sponsors, and educators, we were honored to feature Dr. Anton Treuer and Dr. Artika Tyner as our guest speakers. Dr. Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and author of many books, including “Everything […]
Grants for Teachers to Use on Classroom Supplies
Classroom grants can help educators accomplish large-scale learning initiatives, transform their classroom space, and mitigate their classroom spending. To help educators navigate applying for classroom funding, AdoptAClassroom.org has assembled a list of grants for teachers. The list below contains opportunities from AdoptAClassroom.org, as well as education-oriented nonprofits and foundations. We’ve arranged the grants for teachers […]
$5,000 Classroom Donation Match, January 25th
Note: The donation match is over! Thank you to everyone who participated. Teachers are struggling. Many thought that last school year was the hardest year they would face in their careers. However, this year continues to have a challenging political climate, rising COVID cases, and intense teacher shortages. AdoptAClassroom.org is helping people support teachers in […]
Announcing the Fall 2021 Spotlight Fund Grant Recipients
Last October, AdoptAClassroom.org opened applications for our Fall 2021 Spotlight Fund classroom grants, which included the STEM Fund, COVID-19 Relief Fund, and Inclusive Classroom Fund. Through the support of our sponsors and donors, we were able to provide twenty-three $1,000 grants to teachers across the nation. We’re proud to fund these innovative educators and help […]
PPG Foundation Teams Up with AdoptAClassroom.org to Advance STEM Education in High-Needs Schools
As a science and technology company, PPG is proud to invest in the next generation of scientists, creators, and engineers. PPG knows the importance of education in creating a diverse, skilled STEM workforce and sustainable communities. PPG Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the leading paint and coating manufacturer, has awarded four STEM grants totaling $40,000 […]
New Year’s Resolution: Start Supporting Teachers!
In December, a story about South Dakota teachers scrambling for $1 bills in a promotional event called “Dash for Cash” went viral. Many were shocked by the way the teachers had to compete over support from their community. The increased need for school supplies and decreasing classroom budgets exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers now […]
Three Social Emotional Learning Activities for your classroom
At AdoptAClassroom.org, we want to make sure that educators have the resources they need to support their students. We’ve seen more and more teachers spend their AdoptAClassroom.org donations on supplies for social emotional learning activities. To help, we’ve assembled some resources below for educators who want to integrate more social emotional learning activities into their […]
$10,000 Giving Tuesday Classroom Donation Match!
** The donation match is over. Thank you to everyone who participated. ** As the end of the first semester approaches, teachers are starting to run out of supplies for the year. We can help. In honor of Giving Tuesday, we’re matching donations to PreK-12 teachers and schools on AdoptAClassroom.org! Our Giving Tuesday matching funds […]