How Much Do Teachers Spend on School Supplies in 2025? In Spring 2025, AdoptAClassroom.org surveyed thousands of teachers across the U.S. to find out what it really takes to run a classroom today. The results paint a powerful picture of a profession stretched thin and what it takes for teachers to show up for their […]

High-needs schools require support now more than ever.  A changing educational landscape means that teachers will have less access to funding they’ve relied on to access the school supplies their students need.  The PPG Foundation, the charitable arm of the leading paint and coatings manufacturer, has partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org since 2021 to provide STEM grants […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Dear Friends, Uncertainty is in the air for the U.S. education system as I write this letter. The coming year is likely to be full of change for teachers, students, and their families. What will not change, however, is that education will continue in the U.S. Students will still need supplies. Parents will still want […]