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Combating Educational Inequity Together  At DonorsChoose, we are committed to combating racial and socioeconomic inequity in school funding. As part of our Equity Focus, we’re working with donors and partners to combat systemic…

We’ll go first: A “rocket ship sighting” has nothing to do with Elon Musk and everything to do with classroom celebrations. (In fact, it’s very possibly the highlight of your week!) “A package was delivered to the office with no…

Written by Briana Maddox-Miller, James Robinson, Yesenny Fernandez, and Ebony Atwell Every year, DonorsChoose welcomes a group of fellows: high-achieving recent college graduates from untapped backgrounds who spend a year working…

Wherever you are in your school year, it’s a great time to think about your next DonorsChoose projects. Planning your DonorsChoose timeline in advance can help you get the exact materials you need by when you need them, take full…

Every year, Engage for Good Halo Awards puts out a call for companies and nonprofits to submit their best-in-class cause marketing campaigns, and awards “initiatives in which brand purpose and social impact intersect to help build a…

Every student wins when they’re learning in an inclusive classroom that helps them feel safe and supported. That’s especially true for LGBTQIA+ students: Research shows “that LGBTQ students who attend schools with curriculum that is…

Supporting classroom projects focused on mental health is an important step in eliminating stigma. Born This Way Foundation was founded in 2012 by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. We aim to support the mental health of…

It’s nearly time to send off the most challenging, unpredictable, memorable, exhausting, story-filled school year ever. Wherever you’re teaching, there’s a fantastic way to wrap up the year on the right note, and you can get all the…

Five years ago, our Data Science & Analytics team wrote about our centralized data stack in this post. The setup that previous members of our team built has served the organization’s needs very well over time, and we appreciate the…

After founding DonorsChoose from his Bronx classroom 21 years ago, Charles Best has decided to pass the torch to a new CEO in 2022 and transition to our Board of Directors. The search for a new CEO is currently underway.  Watch…