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In the Words of Librarians: How to Instill a Love of Reading

February 28, 2020 Jessica Reed Behind the Scenes/ Project Inspiration

In the Words of Librarians: How to Instill a Love of Reading

School librarians are experts in the magic of helping children fall in love with books. Each book is an opportunity to connect countless students with windows into the experiences of others, tools to be informed citizens, and the [Read More...]

Tagged With: #filleveryshelf, advice from teachers, books, donors, reading, Teachers

My First Project Didn’t Get Funded (Thank Goodness)

December 18, 2019 Guest Blogger Just for Teachers/ Project Tips

My First Project Didn’t Get Funded (Thank Goodness)

This post was published in July 2017 and was updated in December 2019. Dave Stuart Jr. is small-town high school teacher who helps educators promote long-term flourishing on DaveStuartJr.com. If you're trying to become both [Read More...]

Tagged With: advice from teachers, low project cost, project essay, project funding

Teacher-Tested Best Practices To Prepare, Publish and Promote Your Projects

July 19, 2019 Hala Hassan Just for Teachers/ Project Tips

Teacher-Tested Best Practices To Prepare, Publish and Promote Your Projects

You have an amazing idea to bring some new supplies or books into your classroom, or maybe a field trip that will make a huge difference for your students. And you know that creating a project on DonorsChoose.org is the best way [Read More...]

Tagged With: advice from teachers, teacher advice, Teachers, teaching tips

Darktober got you down? Try these teacher tips!

October 4, 2018 Alex Fagundez Just for Teachers

Darktober got you down? Try these teacher tips!

October can be a tough month when you’re a teacher. Outside, the days are getting shorter. You feel the back-to-school momentum fading, and there’s still a ways to go before the holidays. You’re in the trenches, enjoying [Read More...]

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Your Video Guide to Getting Started on DonorsChoose.org

October 2, 2018 The DonorsChoose Team Just for Teachers/ Project Tips

Your Video Guide to Getting Started on DonorsChoose.org

Need classroom resources, but tired of reaching into your wallet to pay for them? Look no further! DonorsChoose.org is the free, non-profit platform for teachers to request materials for their classroom. Teachers create a [Read More...]

Tagged With: advice from teachers, low project cost, project essay, project funding, project ideas, project inspiration

Asset Framing: Everything Teachers Need to Know

September 6, 2018 Guest Blogger Just for Teachers/ Project Tips

Asset Framing: Everything Teachers Need to Know

Guest blogger Genein Letford is an elementary music teacher from Canoga Park, California and a member of the DonorsChoose.org Board of Directors.  I have come to realize that DonorsChoose.org is an open door to introduce my [Read More...]

Tagged With: advice from teachers, genein letford, project essay

What My Students Taught Me: Wisdom for Everyone

May 31, 2018 Emilia Murphy Classroom Stories

What My Students Taught Me: Wisdom for Everyone

About 400,000 public school teachers use DonorsChoose.org to bring resources to their students. Cumulatively, those teachers comprise a body of knowledge, creativity, dedication, expertise, and compassion like no other. However, [Read More...]

Tagged With: advice from teachers

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