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All public schools aren't created equal. Schools that educate mostly students of color get $23 billion less funding, and as a result many students enter classrooms that don't have the books, technology, and supplies they need. Find out how you can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eanyPyga #EquityInEducation

Research shows that gamification can transform student performance and boost memory recall. That’s why BUILD created FamBiz — a new CEO simulation game that helps 7th-12th graders develop entrepreneurship skills. Discover how BUILD used feedback from DonorsChoose teachers to improve the game, creating lasting change in classrooms: https://lnkd.in/eM6W29w4

Congratulations to our friends at Solobo Toys on their Emotional Baggage? plush being named Parents Magazine’s Best Social Emotional Toy of 2024! ?? As a women- and disability-owned business, Solobo Toys' dedication goes beyond their products — they allocate a portion of every order to support neurodivergent families and students through programs like DonorsChoose. Thank you, Solobo Toys, for inspiring us and creating a better future for all kids! #SEL #InclusiveToys #SupportEducators

Many kids rely on schools for breakfast and lunch, and sometimes that’s not enough to fuel learning. With the support of our donors, teachers are ensuring no students go hungry. Thank you, PublicSource and Alayna Hutchinson for shinning a light on this important story! https://bit.ly/4fGxVYE

?? Teachers are the real MVPs, and Kellanova and Cheez-It are stepping up to celebrate them! Cheez-It is helping create #BetterDays for students everywhere with a $300,000 donation to the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative. Thank you, Cheez-It, for supporting educators and making a meaningful impact on classrooms and communities across the country! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eeP3PTGb #TeachersAreTheRealMVPs #ThankYou #EducationMatters

What a week! The DonorsChoose Government Partnerships team just wrapped up an inspiring few days in Oklahoma at the Excel in Ed National Summit on Education #EIE24. If you attended the summit, don’t forget to use the gift card you received to support a teacher in your community through our website. It's a small step that can make a big difference for classrooms and students. We’re energized by the conversations we had and the connections we made, and we’re looking forward to continuing the work to empower educators and uplift students. Thanks to everyone who made this week unforgettable! Pictured: the amazing Alix Guerrier, Charles Best, Kirk Smiley, Meagan Flavius

We are laser-focused on how we can support the teachers, classrooms, and schools that are educating our nation's most underserved students. Check out Amy Brown's TriplePundit piece with our senior vice president of equity and impact Kristina (Steen) Joye Lyles on how we're supporting America's newest students at DonorsChoose. https://bit.ly/3ARSd2C

Last year, The Allstate Foundation, DonorsChoose, and TIME for kids helped bring 1,800 youth-led community service projects to life, benefiting more than 787 schools. Learn how this partnership sparked a wave of student-led service projects across the country: https://lnkd.in/eKvzzf_p

ESSER funds supported school resources, programs, and staff across the country. Now that ESSER is complete, how can state and local governments continue more of this support for their classrooms? In my new opinion piece for District Administration, I outline a few ways to keep up the momentum, and I’m excited to continue this conversation with education leaders at ExcelinEd’s annual National Summit on Education this week. https://lnkd.in/eP2eezPj

Exciting news from DonorsChoose! ?? We're proud to welcome three remarkable leaders to our Board of Directors: Shan-Lyn Ma, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Zola; Pedro A. Noguera, Dean of USC Rossier School of Education; and Nasir C. Qadree, Founder & Managing Partner of Zeal Capital Partners. Each brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to educational equity. ?? Please join us in welcoming Shan-Lyn, Pedro, and Nasir to the DonorsChoose family! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/enpfHcDy