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What Students and Teachers are Facing This Back-to-School

September 3, 2020 The DonorsChoose Team Behind the Scenes/ Classroom Stories

What Students and Teachers are Facing This Back-to-School

Over the past few months, our team has been checking in with teachers, staying up-to-date with what school looks like this year across the country. With three-quarters of teachers telling us they’ll be facing either online-only [Read More...]

10 Teacher Appreciation Week Reactions that Will Make You Love Teachers Even More

May 18, 2020 Jessica Reed Classroom Stories

Founded in 2000 by a high school teacher in the Bronx, DonorsChoose is a nonprofit website that empowers public school teachers from across the country to request much-needed materials for their students. Supporters contribute [Read More...]

Tagged With: Teacher Appreciation Week

This Teacher’s Approach to Making the Most Out of Schools Closing

April 23, 2020 Jessica Reed Classroom Stories

This Teacher’s Approach to Making the Most Out of Schools Closing

Ms. Petrella excitedly sharing supplies she ordered for her students. Ms. Petrella is a high school special-education teacher. She moved to Phoenix after joining Teach for America, and from that moment on, her school has been [Read More...]

Tagged With: Distance learning, teacher story

Hello, Packages! Here’s What DonorsChoose Projects Mean to Students

December 25, 2019 Hala Hassan Classroom Stories

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...]

Tagged With: donors, Donorschoose, student impact, Teachers

One Teacher’s Mission to Bring Thanksgiving to Every Student

November 14, 2019 Hala Hassan Classroom Stories/ Gratitude

One Teacher’s Mission to Bring  Thanksgiving to Every Student

Teachers are often the first to notice when a student may be struggling in the classroom and at home. And they often step in, whether it’s with a trip to the school clothing closet, a backpack of snacks to get through the weekend, [Read More...]

Tagged With: donors, teacher story, thanksgiving story

#clearthelists: From Hashtag to Teacher Movement

October 29, 2019 Hala Hassan Classroom Stories

#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...]

Tagged With: clearthelists, teacher appreciation, Teachers

A #WelcomeWeek Success Story: Outdoor Gear For Nature-Based Learning

September 11, 2019 Hala Hassan Classroom Stories

A #WelcomeWeek Success Story: Outdoor Gear For Nature-Based Learning

Mrs. Michaela teaches pre-K-2 in northern Minnesota and loves offering her students nature-based learning opportunities, despite the often inclement weather in her area.  As a new teacher, Mrs. Michaela had never created a [Read More...]

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