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What’s the Secret to a Great DonorsChoose Project? Ask Your Students.

Alex Fagundez7Views 0Likes 0CommentsJanuary 23, 2020

Published in October 2018 and updated in January 2020. Some of the most powerful classroom projects on our site are directly inspired by the needs of students. One way to make sure donors will understand exactly how your project will impact student learning is by incorporating those student voices into your classroom project. …

Meet 4 Artists Bringing Classroom Dreams to Life through PLUS1

Ryn McLennan9Views 0Likes 0CommentsJanuary 23, 2020

When musicians and artists rally their fans around a cause, they can create waves of support! In 2019, PLUS1 helped Chromatics, Zedd, Beast Coast, and Russian Ballet Theatre raise more than $165,000 to support DonorsChoose classroom project requests as part of their tours. PLUS1 leverages the convening power of music, art, sports and other shared…

The Most Popular Flexible Seating Options for Elementary, Middle, and High School Classrooms

Stephen Burke6Views 0Likes 0CommentsJanuary 21, 2020

Published in March 2019 and updated in January 2020. Our data doesn’t lie: The flexible seating boom is real. In 2010, only 2% of projects on DonorsChoose included flexible seating. By 2016, that number had risen to 14%! That makes it one of the most popular categories of resources requested on our site. …

One Day Only: Doubled Donations for the Arts

The DonorsChoose Team12Views 0Likes 0CommentsJanuary 14, 2020

Maybe you’re the music, theater, art, or band teacher at your school. Perhaps you’re the third-grade teacher who’s always making sure your students have crayons to express themselves; the English teacher who wants costumes for your end-of-year Shakespeare study; or the math and science teacher whose homeroom class begs you to start an after-school guitar…

A Guide to Funding Opportunities on DonorsChoose

Alex Fagundez11Views 0Likes 0CommentsJanuary 13, 2020

It’s no secret that DonorsChoose puts your classroom wishlist on the radar of millions of potential donors, giving anyone the opportunity to be your classroom supporter. But did you know we also partner with corporations and foundations throughout the year to help you fund your projects (to the tune of $62 million dollars last year…

January 12-18: The Best Time to Create Your First DonorsChoose Project

Hala Hassan9Views 0Likes 0CommentsJanuary 10, 2020

Teachers: we know that you always aspire to offer the best experiences for your students and that sometimes the resources you need to do so go beyond your school’s budget. Whether it’s spicing up your classroom walls and bookshelves, getting more organized, or honing new skills through professional development, DonorsChoose is here to help. From…