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DonorsChoose has established a special recovery fund to help Gulf Coast and Southeast teachers and students in classrooms impacted by Hurricane Michael

Comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert on Thursday announced he is giving back to schools in his home state of South Carolina.

Many teachers receive no funding for classroom supplies. Several online forums have tried to connect donors in America (and abroad) to help provide teachers with basic classroom items.

Mrs. Romero really needs eight cushions so that her elementary school pupils don’t have to sit on the cold, hard tile at her feet during reading time. Rather than do it the old-fashioned way, she is reaching out directly to the public via a crowdfunding campaign.

Some schoolteachers in Philadelphia are looking to the Internet to raise funds for basic school supplies amid ongoing budget shortfalls.

“When you’re trying to survive and make payroll, you really don’t worry about textbooks.”

Increasing numbers of teachers are going online to seek financial donations for items including pens, paper or computers. Others seek supplies for specific projects, such as field trips or science fairs.

Philanthropist Melinda Gates writes about DonorsChoose

Morning Joe and Starbucks are teaming up with Donorschoose.org to help support classrooms in need. To give, visit donorschoose.org/morningjoe.