The DonorsChoose Blog

The latest news, tips, classroom stories, and inspiring insights from our community.

Recent Posts

Lessons from the Frontlines: 4 Things You Need to Know about Latino Educators

One quarter of public school students are Latino, but only 8% of public school teachers are Latino. Explore insights and trends from 67,000 Latino educators.

Illustration of three educators talking

Mr. Andy's students sitting on the mat while Mr. Andy guides them through their lessons

Back to School: By the Numbers

Two students read at the classroom bibliotheca

8 Ways Teachers Are Celebrating Latino/a Joy & Achievement in the Classroom

“My experience fuels my mission”: Latino Teachers reflect on their unique classroom contributions

See posts for:

Education Leaders

Looking for something specific?

Search the Blog

Posts for Teachers

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month With A Funded Project

Bring even more joy to your classroom with these easy-to-follow tips and templates for boosting your DonorsChoose project during Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month!

Three social media graphics that teachers can share for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month.

Time for Kids and Your Hot Job

Three Career-Readiness Lesson Plans for 3rd–8th Grade Using TIME for Kids’ Your 🔥 Job

Image of drawers filled with self care products

7 Items to stock (or start!) your Essentials Stash

A photo of a teacher in their classroom holding up some colorful pop-its.

12 Classroom-Changing Items Under $40

Posts for Education Supporters

Lessons from the Frontlines: 4 Things You Need to Know about Latino Educators

One quarter of public school students are Latino, but only 8% of public school teachers are Latino. Explore insights and trends from 67,000 Latino educators.

Illustration of three educators talking

Mr. Andy's students sitting on the mat while Mr. Andy guides them through their lessons

Back to School: By the Numbers

“My experience fuels my mission”: Latino Teachers reflect on their unique classroom contributions

Photo of classroom shelves with thank you notes and funded projects

DonorsChoose Returns to the Classroom: Lessons From Our School Visits

Explore local classroom projects

Explore projects from teachers down the street, in your hometown, or in school districts with the greatest need.

Posts for Partners

Asset-Framing in Email Fundraising

We teamed up with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to test the effectiveness of asset framing in email fundraising and encourage donors to help students reach their goals.

Raising the Stakes for PreK-12 Funding Equity Post-Affirmative Action

Yvette Nicole Brown, Charles Best, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Alix Guerrier at the DonorsChoose Community Homecoming Reception

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Student Tours, and Education Equity: Our Favorite Moments from Partner Summit 2023

Creating Surprise & Delight: Thea Foundation Fully Funds Arkansas Art & Music Projects

Posts for Education Leaders

These Districts are Partnering with DonorsChoose to Promote Equity

Find out how our Equity Accelerator Initiative (EAI) is helping districts provide equitable student access to the learning materials.

How the Utah State Board of Education Delivered $12 million in Federal COVID Funding to Teachers in 2 Weeks

Here’s a new way for your teachers to get innovative projects funded

How 5 State Education Departments are Using DonorsChoose to Support Teachers During COVID-19

Equity in the Classroom

How Teachers are Responding to the Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi

Pride We Can’t Hide

Juneteenth, The Lesson We’re Still Trying to Learn

Ideas for the Classroom

7 Items to stock (or start!) your Essentials Stash

Books as Windows, Books as Mirrors: 6 Lists for Inclusive Reading

More than 1,300 Projects Funded in Celebration of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!

Funding Opportunities

Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 on DonorsChoose

Treat Your Shelves: How to get books for your classroom

December 2022 Match Offer Round Up

Browse Popular Topics

Looking for something specific?

Search the Blog

See posts for:

Education Leaders