In this Special Education Classroom, Everything Is Adapted to Help Students SucceedKorto Dixon is an early childhood special education teacher for an autism classroom in Minneapolis, MN. She knew she wanted to teach students with autism while she was still in elementary school. Today, Ms. Dixon teaches in the same school district where she grew up. “I’ve just always been a really firm believer that […]
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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 […]
We’re Launching the Next 20 Years of Classroom Crowdfunding
In 1998, we had a simple and innovative idea: give classrooms a way to fundraise for the school supplies they need. From the beginning we relied on new technology to further our mission, making us one of the first crowdfunding sites ever. The upcoming 2017-2018 school year will mark 20 years of AdoptAClassroom.org. A lot […]
Thank a Donor With Handmade Letters Like This Classroom!
Want to show your appreciation for an awesome donor? AdoptAClassroom.org supporters love receiving handmade thank-yous and quality photos from the classrooms they fund! We understand that teachers are super busy, but even simple thank-you letters let your donor know how grateful your classroom is for their support. You can even get your students involved and make it a […]
Highest-Needs Classroom Fund: Title 1 Teachers Apply Today!
**March 16, 2017: The application for this round of classroom adoptions closed March 15, 2017. Please click here to register your classroom and receive updates on funding opportunities.** If you teach at a Title 1 school and are in need of classroom supplies and materials, you may be eligible to receive funds thanks to Kohl’s! During their 2016 […]
Kohl’s Adopts Thousands of Teachers Asking for Help
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Kohl’s showed teachers some love by making sure every active K-12 classroom received an adoption this school year. Kohl’s gave a generous donation of $1,000,000 during their 2016 back-to-school campaign to help teachers with AdoptAClassroom.org! With Kohl’s support, more than 10,000 teachers will be empowered to provide supplies for […]
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 […]
Apply Today for $600 Special Education Classroom Grants Sponsored By F.I.S.H. Foundation
**March 16, 2017: The application for this round of classroom adoptions closed March 15, 2017. Please click here to register your classroom and receive updates on funding opportunities.** AdoptAClassroom.org is accepting applications from teachers for our Special Education Fund! Are you a special education teacher in need of classroom funds? Apply to the AdoptAClassroom.org Special Education Fund, […]
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 […]
Farmers Insurance Thanks America’s Teachers With More Than $1 Million in Grants
AdoptAClassroom.org is excited to announce our continued partnership with Farmers Insurance and their 2017 Thank America’s Teachers grant program! Farmers is now accepting proposals, and teachers in need of classroom supplies are encouraged to apply. This year, Thank America’s Teachers and Farmers Insurance will award more than $1 million in grant funds to classrooms across the United States. […]
$30 Million Raised for Classrooms: The 2016 Annual Report
We have had a landmark year at AdoptAClassroom.org! In fiscal 2016, we passed the $30,000,000 mark for funds raised for classrooms since we started in 1998. Now that the new year has begun, we are reflecting on everything our organization has accomplished in 2016 so we can set even bigger goals for 2017! Thanks to our individual, […]
PCMG is raising a hand for Star Teachers who need technology. You can help!
This January, PCMG is kicking off their Star Teacher Awards. PCMG will feature on their website 12 teacher finalists who will have the opportunity to win $2,000 for their classroom and more. Each quarter PCMG invites their customers and employees to vote for one of three teachers. The teacher with the most votes at the […]
