How Donorschoose.org Works

Several articles ago I wrote about a website that I had discovered. Later I wrote another article describing the site. I will finish my discussion about the site, donorschoose.org, in this article. Donorschoose.org is a website that offers teachers a chance to get funding from donors for special projects. This is how the site works. Teachers must create a proposal for their project on the site. The teacher must describe the project and list all needed materials. The workers at donorschoose.org will review the proposal and ask any questions necessary. The proposal will be published on the site and donors … Continue reading

More about Donorschoose.org

Previously, I described my excitement by finding the site Donorschoose.org. Because it is so hard for teachers to find extra money for special classroom projects, this site was a really good find! Presently, I do not have a project that needs to be entered on the site for funding. However, when one arises I will certainly consider the site if money is needed. Of course, the site was founded by teachers. It began in 2000. A group of Bronx public school teachers had a great need for extra funding. The site helped create a connection between the teachers with need … Continue reading

Funding Site I Discovered: Donorschoose.org

If you are a teacher or if you have ever spent much time in a school, you know that schools, and especially teachers, are always looking for a way to gain supplies or money for their classroom. Teachers likely spend more out of pocket money on their job than any other professionals out there. Most states give teachers an allotted amount of money to spend on their classroom. Many parents also send in money or supplies for their children. However, considering the vase amount and variety of items needed for a classroom, these funds just do not last all year. … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: December 22- December 28

My Christmas vacation break is quickly coming to an end. It will not be long until cold early mornings are back again. While I dread those days, I am looking forward to the children’s excitement of returning to their friends and school. Articles discussed were teacher moms, Christmas break, best teacher gifts, and more. This week my favorite education topic to discuss was the discovery of a funding website for teachers. Check out below for more details! Saturday, December 22 Christmas Vacation Break This article takes into consideration that most school children have not been in class in the past … Continue reading