Category: Schools

4 Classroom Fundraising Tips From Teachers
When and how to ask for donations to your AdoptAClassroom.org classroom fundraising page is not always easy to figure out. We talked to teachers who’ve had success with classroom fundraising on AdoptAClassroom.org, and compiled a few of their best practices and ideas to share with you! 1. Use social media and email Two thirds of […]

How To Create and Fund a Makerspace
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 […]

Receive School Grants on AdoptAClassroom.org
School grants are one of several ways AdoptAClassroom.org helps fund K-12 schools across the country. How School Grants Work Each year, we invite schools to apply for Spotlight Fund Grants. We have multiple Spotlight Fund grant opportunities for schools throughout the year. Grants are one of several ways AdoptAClassroom.org helps fund K-12 schools across the […]

Supply Survey: Tell Us What You Need
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. However, we want to make sure we’re meeting your needs! Please fill out this brief and anonymous survey with your […]

How to Boost Event Engagement by Supporting Education
It’s no secret that attendee event engagement can be a challenge at conferences and other industry events. Fortunately, there are proven ways to boost attendee engagement that everyone can feel good about.
That’s where AdoptAClassroom.org comes in. As a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we partner with companies across the county and connect them to local schools and teachers, to support education in a direct and meaningful way.

Paradise School District receives $23,000 for Disaster Relief
One year ago the Camp Fire devastated Paradise, California, displacing an entire community. The Paradise community is resilient, and with the generosity of AdoptAClassroom.org donors, back-to-school season is a little easier.

How to Use Your School Profile Page to Fundraise
If your school has a Public-Facing Profile Page on AdoptAClassroom.org, there are dozens of ways you can use it to reach potential donors and ask for their support. Here are a few ideas, including examples you can copy and paste to share on social media, via email, and more! Note: We encourage you to customize […]

How to Access and Spend Your Funds in 4 Easy Steps
AdoptAClassroom.org makes it easy for teachers, principals, and other school administrators to receive funds and shop for what their students need. Our online marketplace of vendors carries everything from basic school supplies and technology, to books and furniture. Check out these four easy steps on how to access your funds and shop for what your school needs on AdoptAClassroom.org.

Thank You Burlington Stores For Three Successful Years of Supporting Classrooms
Burlington Stores raised more than $2 million this back-to-school season for classrooms coast to coast. We want to give a huge shout out to Burlington Stores and all of their 45,000 associates across the country for partnering with AdoptAClassroom.org for the third year in a row. It is because of your dedication and hard work […]