September 2012 - dayforessay.com

Funding Available for Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten Teachers at Los Angeles County Public Schools

Nicole10Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 30, 2012

In August, First 5 LA launched their second year of a of a four-year partnership with DonorsChoose.org by providing a Double Your Impact match offer for Pre-school, Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten projects submitted by public school teachers in Los Angeles County. Last year, through this partnership, 327 projects in LA County were brought to life, reaching…

The 10 Most Popular Books in Public Schools

Oliver18Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 28, 2012

Thousands of books are requested every year by public school teachers using DonorsChoose.org. Thanks to the analysis of Jeremy Kratz, we’ve compiled a list of the some of the most popular book requests on our site. Check out some projects posted by teachers and learn how you can help create life-long readers: Hunger Games by…

We “Endorse” Helping Classrooms

Nicole14Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 28, 2012

Don’t throw out that next shopping receipt! Now you can use it to help DonorsChoose.org teachers. Thanks to Endorse, a cool new shopping app we’re loving, you can upload your receipts for things you buy every day, get up to 100% cash back, AND get funding for projects. In addition to just helping classrooms (a…

How to hire a data scientist [VIDEO]

Anna12Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 27, 2012

Our new data scientist Jay Garlapati, former OK Cupid data scientist Max Shron, and our Chief Technology Officer Oliver Hurst-Hiller addressed this question a recent panel at DataGotham 2012. What sort of data does DC.org have? When did you realize DC.org needed a data scientist? [0:45] How did DC.org…

Our Top 10 Email Subject Lines

morgan13Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 26, 2012

In the world of email subject lines you only get one chance to make a first impression. A mere minute to tempt your reader. We recently took a look back at our top 10 performing subject lines to see what sets them apart & share some insights we learned along the way. Lesson 1: Size…

TakePart’s Great Back-to-School Challenge is a Success!

Oliver12Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 25, 2012

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to TakePart’s Great Back-to-School Challenge! Because of your efforts, numerous students in low-income communities will begin the school year with the classroom supplies they need – ranging from pencils and pens to musical instruments. Throughout this month, TakePart highlighted one classroom project every weekday. As a result,…

Mrs. Takahama’s Pre-K Special Needs Classroom

gwen10Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 24, 2012

Hawaii’s Mrs. Takahama, a special needs teacher with 17 years of experience, has had 14 classroom projects funded in less than 2 years using DonorsChoose.org. She infuses her classroom of 3 and 4 year olds with enthusiasm, creativity, and strategic problem solving. “I teach 3 and 4 year old special needs students in a fully…

More Support for Anti-Bullying Projects

Kirk Smiley13Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 24, 2012

Last school year, Townsend Press made a big difference in schools across the nation by supporting anti-bullying projects and bringing them to donors’ attention. Now their generosity continues this Fall with a $250,000 Almost Home offer to support bullying projects requesting the Townsend Press book “Bullying in Schools” as an integral part of the project (find the book…

SONIC Drive-In’s Limeades for Learning Campaign is Back for 2012!

Kirk Smiley10Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 24, 2012

Today is the day – Limeades for Learning is back and votes are flying fast and furious! Here’s the skinny on this year’s campaign: Vote for your favorite project once per day per e-mail address at www.limeadesforlearning.com Get a code that counts for 2 votes (yes 2!) by visiting your local SONIC Drive-In and making…

Produce for Kids’ “Healthy Schools, Healthy Minds” Campaign Supports DonorsChoose.org

andyw8Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 21, 2012

Now through October, Produce for Kids is partnering with DonorsChoose.org and select grocery stores across the country to raise funds for health and nutrition-based projects in local schools as part of the Healthy Schools, Healthy Minds campaign. The Produce for Kids campaigns encourage families to eat healthy while supporting children’s non-profit organizations, like DonorsChoose.org.…

Congratulations ThinkGeek Winners!

Oliver7Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 21, 2012

Thank you everyone who posted their favorite elementary school memories on our blog! During the past week we have really enjoyed reading about everyone’s experiences whether they were funny, sweet, or touching. Tuesday we selected ten people to win $100 to ThinkGeek.com and thought it would be a cool idea to share some excerpts from…

TakePart’s Great Back-to-School Challenge: New Trombone Needed!

Oliver10Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 20, 2012

TakePart’s Great Back-to-School Challenge is well under way with only six more projects that need funding! One such project was posted by Mrs. Batdorf of Hilltonia Middle School in Columbus, OH. She wants her students to experience the joy and challenge of playing a musical instrument. “My students love music”, she declared. “They love everything…