Author: Kirsten Fedorowicz

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

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

Classroom grants can help educators implement large-scale learning initiatives, transform their classroom space and mitigate their school supply spending.  AdoptAClassroom.org’s Spotlight Funds offer teachers the chance to apply for dedicated funding to address specific subjects or pressing needs facing K-12 educators and students.  There are currently four Spotlight Funds that educators can apply to when

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

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

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

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

** 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

AdoptAClassroom.org is committed to ensuring that all teachers can raise flexible funding for classroom materials in a way that works for them. One of the ways that educators can receive funds through AdoptAClassroom.org is our classroom grants. We recently hosted a #ClassroomGrantChat on Twitter and received great grant writing tips from our community of experienced educators.