https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/crowdfunding Crowdfunding en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-student-meal-debt-soars-school-districts-launch-their-own-fundraisers/2026/09 Meal cost increases, changes in federal food assistance eligibility may lead to more unpaid balances, experts say. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-student-meal-debt-soars-school-districts-launch-their-own-fundraisers/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-local-campaign-saved-this-teacher-residency-after-the-ed-dept-pulled-funding/2026/01 Local donations protected teachers left hanging after the program lost a grant. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:23:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-local-campaign-saved-this-teacher-residency-after-the-ed-dept-pulled-funding/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-tips-for-teachers-to-save-on-classroom-supplies-this-year/2025/07 Utilizing teacher discounts, reusing items, and using social apps like Facebook and Nextdoor can help save money this shopping season. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:49:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-tips-for-teachers-to-save-on-classroom-supplies-this-year/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-prices-go-up-and-student-needs-rise-teachers-are-filling-in-the-gaps/2025/05 As schools and families tighten their budgets, teachers spend more of their own money—or seek support on their own—for their classes. Thu, 08 May 2025 18:57:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-prices-go-up-and-student-needs-rise-teachers-are-filling-in-the-gaps/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/most-teachers-spend-their-own-money-on-school-supplies-should-they/2023/08 Some district leaders say they shouldn't have to. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:15:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/most-teachers-spend-their-own-money-on-school-supplies-should-they/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-l-a-teachers-and-parents-raise-money-for-striking-service-workers/2023/03 Many service workers cannot afford to miss work during the three-day strike. Teachers and parents are stepping in to help. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:20:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-l-a-teachers-and-parents-raise-money-for-striking-service-workers/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/student-lunch-debt-is-expected-to-rise-tiktokers-to-the-rescue/2022/12 The heartwarming phenomenon can solve local issues, but probably not what's expected to be a nationwide rise in lunch debt. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:17:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/student-lunch-debt-is-expected-to-rise-tiktokers-to-the-rescue/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-requests-on-donorschoose-spike-for-sel-and-mental-health-resources/2022/10 Educators are asking for class resources to help improve students' mental health and foster SEL skills like creativity and collaboration. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:18:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-requests-on-donorschoose-spike-for-sel-and-mental-health-resources/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-take-to-twitter-to-crowdfund-classroom-supplies/2022/08 Teacher wish lists posted under the hashtags #Clearthelists and #Adoptateacher are trending on Twitter. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:02:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-take-to-twitter-to-crowdfund-classroom-supplies/2022/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-use-crowdsourcing-for-education-triage-not-extras/2021/02 A study finds a mismatch between the basic classroom requests teachers increasingly make on DonorsChoose and the projects that get funded. Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:29:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-use-crowdsourcing-for-education-triage-not-extras/2021/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-do-teachers-need-nearly-2-million-donorschoose-requests-shed-some-light/2020/02 A new analysis by Grantmakers for Education shows that online crowdfunding requests are on the rise, and the fastest-growing category is for students' basic needs. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-do-teachers-need-nearly-2-million-donorschoose-requests-shed-some-light/2020/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2019/10 A breakdown of high-profile news stories you may have missed during the week. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:11:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/donorschoose-its-not-just-for-teachers-anymore/2019/09 The new effort is intended to make what's generally been a scattershot, teacher-by-teacher effort into something districts can support in a more coordinated manner and possibly prevent some districts from banning the practice. Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:08:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/donorschoose-its-not-just-for-teachers-anymore/2019/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-response-show-me-the-money-ways-teachers-can-raise-funds-for-their-classrooms/2019/07 Suggestions on how teachers can raise private monies to support their classroom are offered by Alfonso Gonzalez, Holly Spinelli, Susan Lafond, Amanda Koonlaba, and Barbara Gottschalk. Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:19:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-response-show-me-the-money-ways-teachers-can-raise-funds-for-their-classrooms/2019/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-do-teachers-fund-their-classrooms-6-takeaways/2019/04 Most teachers say they expect to contribute resources to their classrooms, but teachers aren’t only putting up the cash themselves. In addition to old standbys like grants and bake sales, many are turning to other fundraising opportunities, including online crowdfunding platforms like DonorsChoose. Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:40:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-do-teachers-fund-their-classrooms-6-takeaways/2019/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-riled-by-ban-on-donorschoose/2019/04 Districts say it can be hard to monitor whether the donated materials from crowdfunding site DonorsChoose align with standards and cite concerns that the process makes it difficult to track how money is distributed among schools. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:25:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-riled-by-ban-on-donorschoose/2019/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/tennessee-school-district-prohibits-crowdfunding-for-class-supplies/2019/03 A school district in Tennessee says it no longer wants teachers to use crowdfunding websites to get extra school supplies. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:11:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/tennessee-school-district-prohibits-crowdfunding-for-class-supplies/2019/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-fired-up-about-district-bans-on-donorschoose/2019/03 The news that some districts have banned teachers from using DonorsChoose has drawn a wave of reactions from teachers, administrators, and other readers. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:50:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-fired-up-about-district-bans-on-donorschoose/2019/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-districts-are-banning-teachers-from-using-donorschoose/2019/03 As teacher-led crowdfunding grows ever more popular, school leaders are starting to voice concerns. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-districts-are-banning-teachers-from-using-donorschoose/2019/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/opinion-straight-up-conversation-donorschoose-org-ceo-charles-best/2018/12 I recently talked with Charles Best about DonorsChoose.org. Using the website, teachers in 80 percent of American public schools have collectively raised $760 million to fund 1.2 million different classroom projects. Charles explains how the program works and what the future holds. Thu, 06 Dec 2018 14:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/opinion-straight-up-conversation-donorschoose-org-ceo-charles-best/2018/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/study-teachers-use-crowdfunding-sites-to-make-up-for-budget-shortfalls/2018/11 New research from Texas State University offers a closer look at what factors lead a teacher to list a project—and how educators may be shifting their instructional priorities to become more marketable on the platform. Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:05:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/study-teachers-use-crowdfunding-sites-to-make-up-for-budget-shortfalls/2018/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/craigslist-founder-donates-1-million-to-fund-stem-projects-on-donors-choose/2018/08 The money will fund projects at schools where more than half of the students come from low-income households, and $100,000 is reserved specifically for projects providing science and technology opportunities for girls. Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:37:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/craigslist-founder-donates-1-million-to-fund-stem-projects-on-donors-choose/2018/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-29-million-donation-funds-classroom-projects-for-30-000-teachers/2018/03 The donation from cryptocurrency startup Ripple funded every open campaign on education crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose.org. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-29-million-donation-funds-classroom-projects-for-30-000-teachers/2018/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/donors-choose-helps-teachers-deliver-food-clothing-to-students-in-need/2017/02 Teachers are spending their own money to provide students with basic needs, such as clothing, combs, deodorant, toothpaste and other hygiene items, and even food, according to a new survey. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 01:13:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/donors-choose-helps-teachers-deliver-food-clothing-to-students-in-need/2017/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/florida-parents-turn-to-gofundme-to-fight-3rd-grade-retention-law/2016/08 Florida parents are attempting to raise funds to file a lawsuit so that 3rd graders won't be retained this year based on standardized tests. Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:45:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/florida-parents-turn-to-gofundme-to-fight-3rd-grade-retention-law/2016/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/celebrities-mobilize-to-launch-bestschoolday-campaign-to-support-classroom-projects/2016/03 The non-profit education organization DonorsChoose.org announced that celebrities, athletes, and more have pledged to flash fund over $14 million for over 11,000 public school classroom projects in communities across the country. Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:48:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/celebrities-mobilize-to-launch-bestschoolday-campaign-to-support-classroom-projects/2016/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/stephen-colbert-helps-fund-every-donorschoose-project-in-south-carolina/2015/05 The late night host, along with the Morgridge Family Foundation and ScanSource, are helping to fund nearly 1,000 projects at more than 375 schools. Thu, 07 May 2015 19:45:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/stephen-colbert-helps-fund-every-donorschoose-project-in-south-carolina/2015/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/code-org-launches-5-million-crowd-funding-campaign/2014/10 The nonprofit is attempting to raise $5 million through the crowd-funding site Indiegogo to help introduce 100 million students to computer coding. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 14:05:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/code-org-launches-5-million-crowd-funding-campaign/2014/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/crowd-funding-student-petitions-bring-computer-science-classes-to-california-districts/2014/08 Next school year, four high schools in California will debut Advanced Placement Computer Science classes, thanks to student petitions and crowd-funding campaigns supportive of those efforts. Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:41:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/crowd-funding-student-petitions-bring-computer-science-classes-to-california-districts/2014/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/reading-rainbow-kickstarter-raises-over-5-million-with-100-000-plus-backers/2014/07 After one month of powerhouse fundraising, the Reading Rainbow Kickstarter project ended Wednesday, breaking a Kickstarter record for number of contributors in the process. Wed, 02 Jul 2014 23:52:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/reading-rainbow-kickstarter-raises-over-5-million-with-100-000-plus-backers/2014/07