When Charles Best founded DonorsChoose from his Bronx classroom in 2000 — years before social media would exist or crowdfunding would become a word — he didn’t have many places to look for guidance. Yet when he found himself making copies of a book for his students to share early one morning, he found unusual […]
Supporting racial equity in education is essential to racial justice. We’re thrilled to share our new partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit that works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality. Starting on August 6, projects that request Just Mercy alongside other books from a special list focused on racial justice […]
Maybe you’re adapting your entire curriculum to work in a hybrid or remote teaching environment. Maybe you’re teaching in-person—but in a classroom environment that doesn’t feel like any you’ve experienced. Or maybe (and, oh man, our hearts go out to you), you’re still just not sure what your school has planned for the school year. […]
Whether you’re teaching from home or in your classroom, one thing hasn’t changed during this unusual back-to-school season: Books are still an essential learning resource for students everywhere. Some teachers are sending books to kids at home, some are doing read-alouds over video chat, and others are trying to make sure each kid can have […]
The Black Friday deals have begun!
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The essentials for creating diverse, dynamic collections.
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Save big on supplies for your classroom and for you, too.
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Thanksgiving history, facts, songs, and more!
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A wide array of approaches to this complicated holiday.
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Can't we all just go home?
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Well, you've certainly got our attention.
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Telephobia is real.
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Awesome books, flair pens, outfit picks, and more!
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All the pieces that make up a story.
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These myths surface in our culture again and again.
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Here's what's in our queue.
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Old classics and new favorites!
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