Fund Your Classroom Needs with AdoptAClassroom.org

As a society we understand the critical role education plays-- to build a literate and self-sufficient population of citizens. Educators work (to exhaustion!) daily to teach, guide, and mentor our students and more often than not, spend our own money to fund basic needs for our classrooms. Teachers want the best for our students, so when the school or district comes up short, we step in to help. For years there have been philanthropic entities working alongside teachers to support classrooms in need and now with advances in technology, teachers can research options, share their stories, and secure funding with greater ease. 

AdoptAClassroom.org is one such organization working to advance equity in education by connecting classrooms in need with funding.  Since 1998, they’ve partnered with individual donors and corporate sponsors to raise over $36 million for students.  If you’re an educator looking to outfit your classroom with needed materials or get a project idea off the ground, AdoptAClassroom.org can help!   And now, through a recent partnership with Learners Edge, teachers can request funding for professional development needs. I know what you’re thinking: where do I sign up? (right?!) We’ve put together a Quick Start Guide to help you create your AdoptAClassroom.org page and share your story via social media channels.

Remembering the Great Moments From 2018

My friend Bob passed away at the age of 92. Bob and I used to talk about how fast life goes as we grow older. In our conversations, we spoke of a life well-lived, his children, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. Paradoxically, my colleague, and brand-new mom, Katie and I talk about the future, life’s possibilities and the seemingly endless sleepless nights that come with parenthood. No matter where we are in our lives, whether looking back or looking ahead, taking time to purposefully reflect is sometimes powerful, and always meaningful. Here is our Learners Edge year in review.

This holiday season, we decided to get you something a little extra.

We are Moving!

 Summer is a wonderfully lazy time, and we hope you are all resting and refreshing! The Curriculum and Instruction team here at Learners Edge loves summer because it means that once again, we get to introduce a whole new slate of courses especially for you! These courses will be ready and available for registration beginning on July 16th - opening for Fall 2018 or Spring 2019 session registrations. It's like Christmas in July!

Take a look at the courses that we've been putting the finishing touches on and make sure to sign-up at the bottom of this article to receive a reminder when these courses are open and available for registration! 

Thank you to Community Builders, Passion and Purpose Providers, Compassion Deliverers
(a.k.a. Teachers)

Learners Edge is sending a team to ASCD's Empower 18 in Boston March 23-26 and we'd love to meet you! We want to learn about what's going on in your teaching world and how we can help meet your continuing education/professional development needs. Expect to learn about some great new courses, our free resource offerings and of course, take home some great swag!

Expanding Professional Development Options for Teachers throughout Pennsylvania 

Lakeville, MN, March 6, 2018:  Learners Edge announces the addition of a new academic partner expanding the reach of continuing education courses for teachers throughout the state of Pennsylvania. While Learners Edge courses have been used by teachers throughout Pennsylvania, a partnership with highly respected Gannon University will expand teacher choice and further meet their professional development needs.

Providing Increased Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers throughout Michigan

Lakeville, MN, March 5, 2018:  Learners Edge announces the expansion of a strategic academic partnership improving the reach of continuing education courses for teachers throughout the state of Michigan. While Learners Edge courses have been used by teachers throughout Michigan for more than a decade, the expanded partnership with highly respected Andrews University will enhance reach, teacher choice and more easily meet teacher’s professional development needs.