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Why Back-to-School Readiness Matters | July Newsletter

August 19, 2026

For many of us, the first day of school is remembered through small moments.

Walking into a new classroom. Finding a seat. Opening a brand-new notebook. Meeting a teacher who made us feel seen.

Those moments stay…

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Beyond the Backpack: The Ripple Effect of Opportunity | July Newsletter

July 22, 2026

Every student has potential waiting to be discovered. Sometimes, unlocking that potential begins with something as simple as a pencil, a notebook, or the materials that allow a curious idea to take shape.

Last month, Kids In Need…

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Building Opportunity Together | June Newsletter

July 6, 2026

A single teacher can impact more than 3,000 students over the course of a career. Behind every lesson, encouragement and classroom experience is an educator helping shape how young people see themselves, engage in learning and imagine what is…

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How Five Below and Community Partners Delivered Joy to 1,000 Minnesota Teachers | May Newsletter

May 21, 2026

How Five Below and Community Partners Delivered Joy to 1,000 Minnesota Teachers

Every year, Thanks a Million! is built around one simple idea: teachers deserve to be celebrated in a way that matches the magnitude of what…

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Where Teachers gather and Ideas are Exchanged | April Newsletter

April 23, 2026

A year ago, we opened the doors to a new space—one built with intention, possibility and a vision for how we could show up for educators in deeper, more meaningful ways. 

Over the past year, we have worked…

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Strengthening Minnesota classrooms at the moment they needed it most | March Newsletter

April 3, 2026

There is a moment in every school year when the energy shifts.

The newness of back-to-school has settled. Routines are established. Students are deep in their learning—asking questions, building confidence, and finding their voice. But behind the scenes,…

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The Tool Every Student Needs | February Newsletter

February 27, 2026

There are some tools in a classroom that feel small—but carry extraordinary impact. A pencil is one of them. It’s the first instrument of self-expression. The bridge between imagination and paper. The quiet companion to every math problem solved,…

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Classroom Confidence Begins with Preparation | January Newsletter

February 2, 2026

Winter has a way of revealing what classrooms truly need. The school year settles into its second half, routines are re-established and students are deeply engaged in learning, but behind the scenes the tools that make that connection possible—pencils,…