Tag: spotlight funds
Making face masks to support inclusive classrooms
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced challenges into everyday life and inclusive classrooms. It also opened up the possibility of people helping others in their communities and across the country. For AdoptAClassroom.org supporter Karen, this looked like sewing face masks. When we realized the pandemic was going to last months, many of us had family members and […]
Inclusive Classroom Fund Supports Hundreds of High-Needs Students
25 educators across the nation received funding to purchase inclusive teaching materials and resources to benefit more than 600 students. Thank you Inclusive Classroom Fund donors for supporting equity in education this year! Your gifts ensure hundreds of students nationwide will have access to tools and materials that support their individual learning needs. An inclusive […]
Help Students in Need with a Holiday Fundraiser
During the season of giving, our goal is to raise $10,000 for high-poverty classrooms by December 31. Classrooms in need are still missing crucial funds and you can help by joining us in fundraising for our Highest-Need Fund! Here’s how you can help: Create a Facebook Fundraiser Facebook fundraisers are a great way to connect […]
Highest-Need Fund Donors Helped Transform This Classroom
Rockstar fundraiser—and 4th grade teacher—Elizabeth has raised more than $8,000 for classroom supplies by crowdfunding and applying for a classroom grant on AdoptAClassroom.org. See how donations powered Elizabeth’s classroom transformation: From classroom to home Elizabeth spends her own money each year to purchase basic school supplies, books, and technology for her classroom. She spends $500 […]
Help kids believe in themselves, and you get a gift from OOLY!
As an “Art Teacher” I want to give my students the ability to experience new adventures through art. Many of these students are raised without a father or mother figure or have gone through many hard situations in life that makes them feel like they are not worthy of recognition. With this said I want […]
Check Out Our Special Education Donation Match Courtesy of F.I.S.H. Foundation!
From April 15 to May 15, F.I.S.H. Foundation is matching donations dollar for dollar when you donate to our Special Education Fund, up to $12,000! Join F.I.S.H. Foundation in lending a hand to special education classrooms who need supplies. Their Goal F.I.S.H. Foundation’s goal is to fund education programs and help those whose needs couldn’t be met […]
First-Year Teacher Uses STEM to Help Her Students Communicate
Samsam Warsame teaches 3rd-5th grade at the Ann Sullivan Communication Center in Minneapolis, MN. The school is named after the woman who taught Helen Keller how to communicate, which is fitting, because Warsame’s biggest challenge is helping her students communicate in their new home. Warsame’s students are English Language Learners (ELL) who recently moved to […]
Join F.I.S.H. Foundation in Supporting Our Special Education Fund
We’re excited to announce that F.I.S.H. Foundation has joined AdoptAClassroom.org as the national seed partner for our Special Education Fund! In support of special education classrooms, F.I.S.H. Foundation awarded us $15,000 to help launch the AdoptAClassroom.org Special Education Fund. Selected special education teachers will receive a $600 classroom adoption to support their students. Why Special […]
AdoptAClassroom.org Spotlight Fund Donors Support Great Teachers
The AdoptAClassroom.org Spotlight Funds are a great way for donors to ensure supplies reach the classrooms that need them most. Get to know some of the first fund recipients, then donate to a Spotlight Fund today! Highest-Need Classrooms Meet Nathan. He teaches math to 6th grade students at Olson Middle School. Nathan’s classroom is nearly empty […]