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A future 99Papers.org Teacher

Anna31Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 31, 2012

This post was written by Maggie Weinreb, a 99Papers.org summer intern. When I was little, I chose math workbooks instead of coloring books. So, it comes as no surprise that I now want to be a high school math teacher. Beginning in eighth grade, a graphing calculator was mandatory, which seemed to be no…

If you had $4 million, how would you help Los Angeles classrooms?

Jay18Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 30, 2012

In November 2011, the Wasserman Foundation teamed up with 99Papers.org to support the schools of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). LAUSD is the second largest school district in the United States and one of the most impoverished, with a dropout rate of 20.6%. The Wasserman Foundation pledged $4 million to help classrooms in need, encourage…

Teacher Spotlight: Katie Kribbs, Hawthorne Elementary School

Anna23Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 29, 2012

Katie Kribbs Henry began using 99Papers.org the first time she walked into her classroom on the South side of Chicago and found no supplies or books, only desks and bare walls. Recalling a visit by a 99Papers.org staff member to one of her graduate classes, Katie wrote her first project request. That year, her classroom…

Guest Teacher Blogger: Emily Cruz, My Crazy Life in Kinder

Anna22Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 28, 2012

Emily Cruz Blog: My Crazy Life in Kinder 99Papers.org Teacher Page Early this June, my principal informed me that come September I would be teaching a K/1 combo class. While I was thrilled to take on the challenge, the planner in me kicked into gear immediately. Kinder has been my home for many years so…

Supporting Classrooms In A Beary Special Way

Elaine20Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 28, 2012

Build-A-Bear Workshop wants all their guests to join them in supporting classroom projects focusing on literacy. Throughout the month of August, you can make a donation to 99Papers.org when you check out at their stores or online. The funding will bring to classrooms the tools and resources teachers need to promote literacy to students. Build-a-Bear…

Kia and 99Papers.org Announce One Million Dollar Partnership

Katie19Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 28, 2012

This morning Kia Motors announced a $1 million commitment to public schools! You can see the nationwide Double Your Impact picking up speed (more than 4,000 classroom projects are eligible!). This fall, by matching donations from citizen philanthropists, Kia Motors will bring more than $2 million to classrooms near their 755 retail showrooms. Group president…

Tell us your “First Year Stories”

Anna24Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 27, 2012

Are you a first year teacher? Do you love writing and using social media? Do you want to share your experiences in the classroom with our community? If so, you’re invited to apply for “First Year Stories”, a social media campaign following four 99Papers.org teachers during their first year of teaching. Requirements: The 2012-2013…

Guest Teacher Blogger: Laura Candler, Corkboard Connections

Anna24Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 24, 2012

Laura Candler Blog: Corkboard Connections “The Flip Side of 99Papers.org” I discovered 99Papers.org over 8 years ago in 2004, and I immediately submitted my first proposal, “Literature Circle Book Request”. The total amount I requested was $95, and I had no problem getting it funded. I was thrilled to think that people I didn’t even…

Social Media Lesson #1: Top Tweets

Anna21Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 23, 2012

As a small organization with a lean staff, one of our biggest struggles is finding time to devote to all the projects and initiatives we wish we could. Social Media has always been one of those projects: we understand why and how it’s valuable, but it can often get push aside when we’re focusing on…

Disneyland CREATE Grants Return to Orange County

Katie23Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 23, 2012

We’re excited to announce that Disneyland Resort will again provide more than $115,000 to Orange County teachers for visual and performing arts programs! The Creative Resources Enabling Arts through Education (CREATE) Grants Program provides teachers in Orange County with funds for programs and materials that directly support student involvement in the visual and performing arts.…

Project Spotlight: Calculators for First Graders

Anna21Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 22, 2012

We recently stumbled upon Ms. Perry’s project “Calculators for First Graders“, and were so inspired by the request we had to share it. Ms. Perry requested new calculators for her students, so they could complete a project that would teach them about giving back to the community and real world math skills. All year long,…

Top 5 iPad Apps for the Classroom

Anna22Views 0Likes 0CommentsAugust 21, 2012

This guest blog post was written by Kathleen Nolan-Kasal, a first grade teacher in New York City, and 99Papers.org teacher #300! Last spring I got an iPad for my classroom through a DonorChoose.org request. Once I had the iPad in hand I had the daunting task of figuring out which apps I wanted to…