Category: Teachers

Our match is now closed. Be sure to register your classroom for future match notifications. Are your back-to-school supplies already vanishing? Then you won’t want to miss our classroom donation match this Halloween. Starting at 12:00 a.m. ET on Friday, October 31, we’re DOUBLING donations to PreK-12 classroom pages on AdoptAClassroom.org (up to $50). Matching […]

From student papers to curriculum software, AI is increasingly present in teachers’ day-to-day lives. While AI can be a powerful time-saving tool when used correctly, there are some common mistakes that you should watch for.  If you plan to use AI when classroom fundraising, we recommend you follow the best practices below. These do’s and […]

Welcoming migrant, refugee and other newcomer students into your classroom can make it a more vibrant, welcoming space for everyone. As an elementary school principal in Illinois explains: “Newcomer students arrive with incredible resilience, diverse cultural backgrounds and often a wealth of prior knowledge and skills, even if it’s not in English or presented in […]

Over the past decade, the amount of money teachers spend out of pocket just to do their jobs has increased nearly 50%. AdoptAClassroom.org is here to help. This AdoptAClassroom Week (July 14-18), we have additional classroom funding opportunities for educators like you. $2,500 Classroom Giveaway: July 10-18 Now through July 18, teachers registered with AdoptAClassroom.org […]

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 […]

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 […]

Are you a PreK-12 teacher or school administrator? Fill out our 2025 Educator Spending Survey to enter for the chance to win a $500 classroom donation through AdoptAClassroom.org. We want to equip teachers with all the materials they need to thrive in their profession. One of the best tools we have to highlight current issues […]