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How does donorschoose.org work?

How does donorschoose.org work?

From the course: Teacher Tips

How does donorschoose.org work?

Hello educators and welcome to another week of teacher tips. Over the next few weeks we'll be looking at ways to help fund supplies, and technology for your students and classrooms. Many of the teachers I speak with myself included have reached into their own wallets to provide materials our students need. Whether you're seeking basic school supplies or a life changing trip for your students, funding can always be a challenge. Over the past few years, however, there have been a number of organizations that have developed to help meet this specific need. This week we're going to explore the website DonorsChoose.org and look at how you can create a project or request for funding and explore best practices to help you get the supplies that your students need in your classroom. Here in my web browser, I've navigated to DonorsChoose.org. The place I'd like to start is on their finance page, so we can understand exactly how donors choose works, so you can determine if this is the right…

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