Alaska Department of Education & Early Development is partnering with nonprofit DonorsChoose to fund up to $1,000 in classroom supplies for each Alaska public school teacher
NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acting Commissioner of Education Heidi Teshner today announced that the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (Alaska DEED) is allocating $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to help pre-K to 12th grade public school educators obtain classroom resources. The collaboration between Alaska DEED and DonorsChoose, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, will empower educators to support student academic success through classroom supplies. Each Alaska public school teacher can receive up to $1,000 in project funding from Alaska DEED, as long as funding lasts.
"This initiative is an investment in the frontline wisdom of Alaska teachers, and it's a boost for educators as we head into the Back-to-School season," said Alix Guerrier, CEO Of DonorsChoose. "We're so grateful that Alaska Department of Education & Early Development is partnering with DonorsChoose, and that the department is using this innovative way to help students start the school year strong."
Since DonorsChoose was founded in 2000, more than 2,000 Alaska teachers representing school districts across the state have raised $5.1 million for projects that help them go above and beyond in the classroom. The Anchorage School District and Northwest Arctic Borough School District are currently part of the DonorsChoose District Partnership Program. The new collaboration between Alaska DEED and DonorsChoose will further the support for educators across the entire state.
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About Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development provides information, resources, and leadership to support over 130,000 students in 505 public schools across the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to ensure an "Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day."
About DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, 5.7 million people and partners have contributed $1.4 billion to support over 2 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the classroom, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability. For more information, visit http://www.donorschoose.org.
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Juan Brizuela, DonorsChoose, (212) 239-3615, [email protected]
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