5 Tips for Tidying Up Your Classroom the KonMari Way
You’ve probably heard of the recent decluttering trend, “KonMari,” or tried it yourself. While many are cleaning up their homes, teachers are also transforming their classrooms. Whether you follow the KonMari Method or do your own thing, tidying up in the classroom benefits teachers and students. Our favorite aspect of the KonMari Method is to […]
June Teacher Newsletter
Read the AdoptAClassroom.org Teacher Newsletter for fundraising opportunities, news updates, and other useful resources.
5 Classroom Observations That Gave Teachers Hope
We asked teachers on social media to share 2018/2019 school year classroom observations that made them feel hopeful about the future. Teachers across the country told us some amazing stories about their students, and we’re highlighting a few of them to help others feel just as hopeful. Here are five stories that made our day: […]
4 Surprising Purchases Teachers Make to Do Their Job
These days, no one is surprised to hear that teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies. During the 2018/2019 school year, U.S. teachers were in the national spotlight, going on strike in record numbers to advocate for education reform, including higher wages and smaller class sizes. A 2018 AdoptAClassroom.org survey found that 96 percent […]
Tips for Teachers: How to Take Photos of Your Students and Protect Their Privacy
We often ask teachers who receive donations on our site to send in photos of their classrooms and students as a way to thank their generous corporate sponsors and donors. Photos connect your supporters directly to your classroom. When they see the positive impact they had on your students, they’re motivated to give again! We […]
“I keep going for the children”: Stories from the Front Lines of Education
If classroom funding isn’t there, teachers find ways to fill the gap. They’re doing more with less and it’s coming out of their own pockets. We asked teachers across the nation to share the emotional and financial impact of funding legislation in their classrooms and lives.
How to Register and Create a School Profile Page
Our School Program is designed to help principals and other school administrators cover the costs of school-wide projects and initiatives. At AdoptAClassroom.org, we understand that increased budget cuts, paired with a growing need to secure funding for larger projects, require schools to seek alternative funding resources to underwrite these important school-wide needs. Why Create […]
How to Complete Your School Profile Page, Step by Step
When you create your School Profile Page, you’ll be able to tell your school’s story, set a fundraising goal, and talk about your school’s unique needs. As you work on your page, read on for guidance every step of the way. There is one thing to do before you start working on your School Profile […]
Together we supported 210,000 students this school year.
Thank you for supporting education with us this school year! Together, we’ve helped more than 8,400 classrooms so students in need across the country have access to the supplies they deserve.