Teacher Raises Test Scores with Fun Books and Apple Cider
How did teacher Mairead Beane see her 10th graders progress their reading levels by two years? She gave them a comfortable space to read books they enjoyed. Mairead Beane taught 10th and 11th grade Literature at Minneapolis College Preparatory School, where many of her students would be the first in their families to attend college. Though […]
Make Your Students All-Stars with Multiplication Baseball
It’s December, so we know that focus is not the most bountiful trait in your classroom. Unfortunately for teachers, learning still has to (somehow) happen. Luckily, our intern Gino has a great idea for a way to practice multiplication in a way even your December students can engage in. Multiplication baseball is a game students […]
Teachers, Don’t Miss Our New Year’s Eve Drawing!
As the year winds to an end, you’re probably setting goals and hopefully trying to enjoy a little of your time off. Maybe you’re also reflecting on the past year: the moments that made you laugh, cry, and cringe. We want you to take these reflections and use them to fund your classroom. Many of your […]
Give to Your Favorite Classroom on #GivingTuesday and We’ll Match It!
We’re getting in the holiday spirit! At AdoptAClassroom.org that means giving to classrooms in need. Our goal is to adopt 100 classrooms on Giving Tuesday. To make it even better for your favorite teacher, the first 100 donors on Giving Tuesday (December 1st) will have their donation matched up to $50 sponsored by Lane Bryant. GIVE NOW > […]
A Special Holiday Message from Sheryl Crow
Dear Donor, As a former teacher, I know how hard it can be to get the classroom supplies needed to help students learn and succeed. School budgets are shrinking and teachers are using their own money to purchase the supplies they need just to do their job. At this time of year, many teachers are […]
In Need of Disaster Relief: Floresville High School, Texas
Floresville High School in Texas was hit with an EF-2 tornado on Friday, October 30, 2015. The school community is working to pick up the pieces and repair damage to the building, however they need school supplies as soon as possible. To give to support classrooms, click here. Yvonne Little from Floresville High School has more […]
Classroom Funds Allow Teacher’s Vision to Become Reality
High school teacher Laurie Rodriguez was shocked to find out that she was one of the teachers granted a $2,500 award through the Farmers Insurance Thank America’s Teachers program. “I didn’t expect to win because usually I don’t win anything I apply for,” Laurie shared. “Then one day I was checking my email and my kids […]
Bring Happier Holidays to Your Small Business with AAC
It’s the holiday season, and your small business is likely looking for an effective way to show appreciation to your employees and customers. If you do it right, you can increase employee engagement, encourage customer loyalty, and do good in your local community–all in one swoop. If you’re interested in making the most of this holiday […]
Why donate on Give to the Max Day? We can think of 10,000 reasons.
Each year, generous supporters like you celebrate Give to the Max Day by making your online donation on GiveMN.org. Your generosity on this day makes a difference far beyond the 24-hour giving event. Please join us on November 12, 2015 for Give to the Max Day and help us continue to support teachers and students succeed. Your […]