Teacher Appreciation: Let’s Do This.

In a school year like no other, let’s give thanks (and tangible support!) to the teachers who’ve gone above and beyond for our country’s kids.

DonorsChoose was founded by a history teacher in the Bronx and over the last 20 years has become the nonprofit classroom funding site for public school teachers (see our impact). That means we do Teacher Appreciation Week like it’s every other holiday combined. And this year, we’re going all out. 

Throughout the week, you’ll see matched donations and other surprises that make it easy for citizen donors to support our public schools. (Citizen donor support means the world to educators and kids!) Check out the calendar below to see what we’re up to this week and how to participate.

Monday, May 3

Surprise! Starting at 7am ET, our friends at Ford are doubling donations to projects at schools where nearly all students receive free-and-reduced-priced lunch. This match will last until $500,000 in matching funds are unlocked. See matched projects. (Missed the match? Don’t worry — there’s more where that came from this week!)

Double surprise! We unleashed our inner poets and wrote poems for all the teachers who use our site. Here’s just one.

Tuesday, May 4

Starting at 7am ET, SONIC Drive-In is donating $1.5 million to 50% match donations to every project on DonorsChoose — and it’s going to move fast. (Are you a teacher? Get the details.)

Wednesday, May 5

Shhh… it’s a surprise! Check back on Wednesday. 

Thursday, May 6

Shhh… it’s a surprise! Check back on Thursday. 

Friday, May 7

Shhh… it’s a surprise! Check back on Friday.

Teachers and students are working harder than ever right now, and they deserve our support. Let the celebration begin!