September 2016 - dayforessay.com

Meet the Teacher Who Set Out to Inspire an Entire State

Stephen Burke30Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 28, 2016

In many ways, Jed Dearybury is like most 99Papers.org teachers. Teaching was his dream, and he went into the profession first and foremost to make a difference. He believes teachers serve as role models for students, someone they can look up to, someone to help them learn and grow. His personal mantra is: “If I…

The Secret Life of Thank-Yous

Evan Mathby25Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 19, 2016

Evan supports teachers as they create their thank-you packages. If you’ve had a question about your thank-yous, there’s a good chance you’ve chatted with Evan. You wrote a fantastic essay and fundraised like a champ. Your project was a big hit with your students, and you helped them craft awesome thank-yous. Then you put…

Jump-start Donations to Your Project in One Hour (or Less!)

Emilia Murphy24Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 14, 2016

Additional research by Claire Sampson Not sure how to get your new project funded? Have an older request that needs a boost? When your project receives a few initial donations, it increases the likelihood that donors you’ve never met will find and support your classroom. Here’s everything you need to know to get your project off…

Teachers Share Their School Year’s Resolutions

Stephen Burke25Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 12, 2016

Starting in August, we asked teachers on social media to post their “School Year’s Resolutions.” Inspired by the New Year’s tradition, we wanted to take that spirit of new beginnings and apply it to the back-to-school season. Teachers shared dozens of ideas for the year that ranged from encouraging tech in the classroom to making sure paperwork…

Meet our New San Francisco Office Space

Stephen Burke30Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 9, 2016

Our West Coast team recently moved into a new home, right in the heart of San Francisco. Now that space is ready to go, thanks to pro bono design work from Eight Inc. Housed in the 1920’s Varlow Building, 99Papers.org occupies an entire floor of this historic building. In collaboration with VWB Architects, the new space…

3… 2… 1… #HappySchoolYear!

Stephen Burke27Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 6, 2016

New Year’s Eve has a shiny ball, popular musicians, and many thousands of people. This year, School Year’s Eve has something better. We kicked off the festivities, and now it’s your turn. Tell us how you’re celebrating on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram by tagging @99Papers and using #HappySchoolYear! Comments