Tag: support teachers
$10,000 AdoptAClassroom Week Classroom Donation Match August 22-23
**The donation match is over! Thank you to everyone who participated in supporting teachers for back to school.** To help teachers get the school supplies they need to support their students this back-to-school season, AdoptAClassroom.org is launching our second annual AdoptAClassroom Week on August 22–26, 2022. We’re kicking off AdoptAClassroom Week with a $10,000 classroom […]
2022 Teacher Survey: Current Challenges in Teaching
Educators across the country continue to face challenges in teaching due to the economic and emotional impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about what teachers and their students are facing during this challenging time in education, AdoptAClassroom.org surveyed educators in May 2022. Our findings show that more than two years after the […]
Help Burlington Provide Supplies for One Million More Students
This year marks the sixth year of our partnership with Burlington Stores to support local teachers and students nationwide. Since 2017, Burlington, their passionate associates, and generous customers have helped put classroom supplies into the hands of more than one million PreK-12 students. Your dollar truly does make a big difference. When you round up […]
Survey: Rising U.S. Inflation Affecting Teachers in 2022
In May 2022, U.S. inflation rose to the highest level since 1981. AdoptAClassroom.org surveyed 4,103 PreK-12 teachers in May 2022 and found that they’re facing an increased financial burden. Inflation will also hurt classrooms this upcoming school year. Ninety-six percent of survey respondents said that rising costs are negatively impacting their classroom’s access to school […]
Survey: Teacher Burnout Causing Mass Exodus
Teachers continue to face a number of issues that were amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, and caused a significant increase to their workloads. A recent AdoptAClassroom.org survey of 4,103 PreK-12 teachers found that an increased number of educators may leave teaching for good as a result of teacher burnout. In our May 2022 survey, 13% […]
Give Back to Teachers with Skechers
Skechers kick-starts Teacher Appreciation Week with a register round-up to support teachers and students. You can chip in by visiting your local Skechers store and donating at checkout to AdoptAClassroom.org. Every dollar counts. To find a store and donate, click here. Teachers: During Teacher Appreciation Week, show your ID at your local Skechers store to […]
Bobo’s Proudly Supports Teacher Heroes with AdoptAClassroom.org
Teachers are on the frontlines of education for their students every day. From staying up late to grade papers to spending their own money on classroom supplies or face masks, teachers make the difference for our nation’s students. In celebration of the tireless, selfless, and relentless effort of frontline workers, Bobo’s is celebrating teachers with […]
Teacher Spending from the Students’ Perspective
The following blog was written by two sophomores, Kevin and Jazlyn, at a high school in Florida for a school assignment. The students told AdoptAClassroom.org that they were interested in “the cause of helping people” and decided to write about teacher spending for AdoptAClassroom.org. We’re grateful for the students’ interest and are honored to publish […]
Five Teacher Appreciation Ideas That Don’t Cost a Dime
Teaching is one of the most important jobs that exists, and our nation’s PreK-12 teachers need support more than ever before. Donating to classrooms is just one great teacher appreciation idea, but we know there are lots of people who want to help who don’t have the financial means to donate. Here are five teacher […]