Maybe you’re the music, theater, art, or band teacher at your school. Perhaps you’re the third-grade teacher who’s always making sure your students have crayons to express themselves; the English teacher who wants costumes for [Read More...]
A Guide to Funding Opportunities on DonorsChoose
It’s no secret that DonorsChoose puts your classroom wishlist on the radar of millions of potential donors, giving anyone the opportunity to be your classroom supporter. But did you know we also partner with corporations and [Read More...]
January 12-18: The Best Time to Create Your First DonorsChoose Project
Teachers: we know that you always aspire to offer the best experiences for your students and that sometimes the resources you need to do so go beyond your school’s budget. Whether it’s spicing up your classroom walls and [Read More...]
Hello, Packages! Here’s What DonorsChoose Projects Mean to Students
How do students react when materials from a DonorsChoose project arrive? These teachers have the scoop. Cheers, excitement, and utter surprise are just a few of the ways students express their gratitude when they learn [Read More...]
The Most Generous Time of the Year
No time of year inspires more generosity than the holidays. Last December alone, DonorsChoose supporters contributed $18 million to classroom projects on the site. And the giving season isn’t unique to DonorsChoose; 30% [Read More...]
#clearthelists: From Hashtag to Teacher Movement
Courtney has been teaching for 3 years, and like 96% of teachers across the country who spend an average of $500 out-of-pocket on classroom supplies, she spends her own money on her students. As she was getting ready for the [Read More...]
#WelcomeWeek: You Did It!
From August 18th through the 24th, we welcomed over 9,000 new teachers to our DonorsChoose.org community for #WelcomeWeek! During this week, active DonorsChoose.org teachers got the chance to earn $25 for each new teacher they [Read More...]