Quaker® Helps Energize Classrooms

Teachers work hard to energize their classrooms during the back-to-school season. That’s why AdoptAClassroom.org and Quaker are teaming up to help teachers give their students the tools that can help them succeed. From July 7th to September 30th, when you buy specially marked Quaker product, you’ll find a code inside that can be entered at QuakerUpForClassrooms.com. Each code […]

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657,881 thanked. 60 grants awarded.

In December, 2013, Farmers Insurance launched an initiative to thank one million teachers for their service and dedication. To date, 657,881 teachers have been thanked by former students, current students and others who have been impacted by a teacher. A   Today, Farmers announced the next round of $2,500 grant winners. Winning teachers received these grants by […]

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For the sake of chocolate and charity

The Chocolate 5k  is a national race created by NR Road Racing to benefit local charities. In 2014, the Chocolate 5k is touring America with 15 events that each support an individual charity. We are especially excited about the next race on Sunday, June 15 as it benefits AdoptAClassroom.org and is taking place in our new home, Minneapolis, Minn. Runners […]

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Our Favorite Day of the Year

Yesterday, all across the country, people took time out of their lives to remember a teacher who made a difference in their life, and to thank them for all they do. Teacher Appreciation Day is always a special day for us at AdoptAClassroom.org, but this year was truly above and beyond. The excitement and enthusiasm […]

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Help Their Teacher, Help The Child

Teachers spend approximately 7 hours each day, 5 days a week with your student. Multiply that time by weeks in a school year, and teachers spend approximately 1400 hours with your student each year. They play a big role in your child’s life. They are responsible for giving your child an education. Don’t they deserve […]

Going Back Means Giving Back

Days are getting shorter, temperatures will soon be getting crisper, and summer activities are winding down. That can only mean one thing… Back To School season has arrived! For teachers, that means preparing to meet new students, writing new lesson plans, and spending hundreds of dollars to stock their classrooms with much needed teaching supplies.  […]

First Day Photos

We love August because it means it’s time for back-to-school! Each new school year is a time for celebration and making memories with your child. Take a photo of your child as they head off to their first day of school this fall and share it with us using the hashtag #AACbacktoschool Our favorite photos […]

Share Your Story with Post-it

  This Fall, we’re partnering with Post-It to raise $25,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org! The simple act of leaving a note for our loved ones can make a world of difference. Share how you’ve helped make someone’s day with a Post-it Note and for every story shared, $1 will be donated to a classroom in need. To […]

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Your Change Can Make Real Change!

  Today is the start of our partnership with jcp cares for the month of August! Now through August 31st, do your back-to- school shopping at jcpenney and round up your purchase at any jcpenney register to support students and teachers in your community. Just a little pocket change can make real change!  Back-to-School season […]

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