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When Natural Disasters Strike: 5 Things Teachers Should Know

Learn from educators who helped their schools recover from hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes.

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Meet The Teacher: Amanda Calzada, English Language Program Teacher
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Back-to-School with the Basics
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5 Favorite Moments from our Panda Cares Partnerships
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When Natural Disasters Strike: 5 Things Teachers Should Know

Learn from educators who helped their schools recover from hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes.

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Created by Teachers: Your Ultimate Back-to-School Playlist
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Shine the Brightest Light on Your Students
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#ClearTheList Tips to Stock Your Classroom for Free
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The Results Are In! Funding DonorsChoose Projects Keeps Teachers in the Classroom

US public schools are experiencing a historic teacher shortage, so retaining great teachers is key to ensuring students have great learning experiences. Research shows that funding a DonorsChoose project helps keep teachers in the classroom.

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Five Ways to Help Teachers #ClearTheList This Back-to-School Season
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Pride We Can’t Hide
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5 Ways Teachers Have Gone Above and Beyond This Year
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Explore local classroom projects

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

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The 3 Reasons Companies are Helping Teachers #ClearTheList this School Year

Explore why companies are jumping on board and how their support helps teachers and students

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5 Favorite Moments from our Panda Cares Partnerships
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Infosys Foundation USA Helps Teachers Bring Computer Science to Life through a 2X Match
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Our Favorite Moments From This Year's Back-to-School Boost Day
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Posts for Education Leaders

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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.

Juneteenth, The Lesson We’re Still Trying to Learn
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
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Ideas for the Classroom

Back-to-School with the Basics
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the Classroom
Celebrating Black History in the Classroom

Funding Opportunities

September 2022 Match Offer Round Up
August 2022 Match Offer Round Up
Infosys Foundation USA Helps Teachers Bring Computer Science to Life through a 2X Match

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