School librarians are experts in the magic of helping children fall in love with books. Each book is an opportunity to connect countless students with windows into the experiences of others, tools to be informed citizens, and the [Read More...]
10 Classics that Kids Still Love to Read
This post was published in October 2017 and was updated in February 2020. What was the first book that changed how you see the world? Of the millions of books requested by teachers on DonorsChoose over the last twenty years, [Read More...]
Supporting Strangers: Which State Gives the Most to Your State?
This post was published in July 2018 and was updated in February 2020. More than half of the donations on DonorsChoose come from a supporter who’s never met the teacher they’re giving to. For teachers, the magic of knowing [Read More...]
6 Ways to Make the Most Impact with Your Giving
Every day, DonorsChoose makes it possible for you to look inside a classroom and give a teacher what they need to make their dreams come true. When we asked classroom supporters their tips and tricks for giving smarter, a [Read More...]
One Day Only: Doubled Donations for the Arts
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 [Read More...]
Hello, Packages! Here’s What DonorsChoose Projects Mean to Students
How do students react when materials from a DonorsChoose project arrive? These teachers have the scoop. Cheers, excitement, and utter surprise are just a few of the ways students express their gratitude when they learn [Read More...]
What makes donating to DonorsChoose so special
Donors, without your generosity, we wouldn't be able to deliver millions of resources every year to classrooms across the nation. In 2019 so far, you helped fund 253,767 projects, helping millions of students. As teachers [Read More...]