Author: Melissa Hruza

Since we began compiling our Annual Report in late 2019, the entire world has changed. As schools transition to distance learning, our nation’s teachers are being asked to do more than ever before. High-needs schools are facing overwhelming challenges to help their students access education from home. Much remains uncertain for the education of our […]

Note: The application for the 2020 Inclusive Classroom Grant is now closed. To fundraise for your classroom or school and receive updates for our next grant opportunity, you can register on AdoptAClassroom.org. Teachers register here. School adminstrators register here. The 2020 Inclusive Classroom Grant is now open! Our Inclusive Classroom Fund addresses inequity in education […]

Educators today are preparing students to tackle the unknown challenges tomorrow. As a result, many schools have developed a Makerspace to allow students to get hands-on experiences and experiment in a variety of ways. AdoptAClassroom.org funds have helped educators create or enhance Makerspaces for their students for years in unique and impactful ways. What is […]

AdoptAClassroom.org is partnering with Staples® to support STEM education in classrooms across the nation! Now through February 15, 2020, K-12 public, private, or charter school teachers can apply for $1,000 STEM classroom grants. We are looking for innovative teachers who want to make an investment in their students and create a big impact. Note: The […]

This giveaway has concluded. Visit our Teacher Funding Opportunities page to learn more about current and upcoming educator funding opportunities from AdoptAClassroom.org. We’re working on a new project with one of our vendors to offer education bundles through AdoptAClassroom.org’s marketplace. Our goal is to make it easier for educators to order the essential items they need quickly. […]

If you’re shopping, there are some simple things you can do to SUPPORT AdoptAClassroom.org AT THE SAME TIME FOR FREE! You can do so by shopping for charity. Technology truly is amazing. 1 – Donate at checkout at Walmart When you shop at Walmart, you can make a donation to AdoptAClassroom.org at checkout. Just look up […]

In 2019, Zuora partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to support teachers impacted by the 2018 wildfires in Paradise, CA. The fundraiser was designed to inspire employee engagement and some friendly competition. The results for classrooms in Paradise were inspiring: Zuora raised more than $18,000! AdoptAClassroom.org worked with the school district to identify a school that still needed […]

A great employee fundraising idea doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, supporting classrooms can be fun and games. Jen Frentz, Senior Marketing Coordinator of Global Tax Network (GTN), was part of a team that turned their recent fundraiser into a game show style event to support schools in need. AdoptAClassroom.org: What is GTN and […]

Now through National Special Education Day (12/2/2019), LakiKid is matching your gift to the Inclusive Classroom Fund dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Special Education students and classrooms need extra support. The Inclusive Classroom Fund intends to make learning accessible to every student, and a crucial part of this goal is getting Special Education students […]