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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

Pro tips on making your classroom basics projects pop

October 10, 2019 Hala Hassan Project Tips

Pro tips on making your classroom basics projects pop

Even though it’s only October, we know your students have probably chewed on their pencils and copy paper is running low. Classroom basics like paper, pencils, glue, markers, and cleaning supplies are a necessity year-round; and [Read More...]

Tagged With: basic supplies, Classroom Basics, project essay, tips

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...]

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How to Think Like a Donor and Get Your Project Funded

October 23, 2017 Guest Blogger Just for Teachers/ Project Tips

How to Think Like a Donor and Get Your Project Funded

Guest blogger Genein Letford is an elementary music teacher from Canoga Park, California and a member of the DonorsChoose.org Board of Directors. One of the reasons I advocate for arts education is that it forces you to [Read More...]

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How to Write a Project Essay Donors Will Love

February 14, 2017 Guest Blogger Just for Teachers/ Project Tips

How to Write a Project Essay Donors Will Love

Greg Carere works on the DonorsChoose.org Screening team, offering feedback to teachers so they can submit clear, eligible, and persuasive projects. There isn’t One Big Secret to writing an incredible project essay—each one [Read More...]

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How to Get the Resources You Need, Year After Year

August 17, 2016 Emilia Murphy Just for Teachers/ Project Tips

How to Get the Resources You Need, Year After Year

There are resources you just need again and again. Whether it’s consumable items like paper and pencils, books to refresh your classroom library, or science materials that get broken or worn-out—sometimes you need to post a [Read More...]

Tagged With: advice from teachers, back to school, fundraising, project essay, project funding

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