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More Than a Backpack: When Generosity Arrives at Just the Right Time | October Newsletter

October 20, 2026

There are moments when a simple act of generosity takes on a meaning far greater than anyone could have anticipated. Sometimes, the impact of a backpack begins long before a student ever carries it into a classroom. It can…

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Corporate Giving That Makes a Difference: Shane Co. and Kids In Need Foundation

October 9, 2026

A Sparkling Partnership for Educational Equity

We’re proud to celebrate our meaningful partnership with Shane Co.—a collaboration rooted in the shared belief that every student deserves the tools, support, and confidence to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Together,…

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Meet Ciarra: Giving Young Artists the Tools to Find Their Voice

October 1, 2026

From the moment Ciarra Fagerlie stepped into her first classroom two years ago, she began to shape the room into a space where creativity becomes confidence and every student is seen not only for who they are but for…

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When Teachers Have the Tools They Need, Students Are Ready to Succeed.

September 28, 2026

Every teacher wants their students to walk into the classroom feeling ready to learn.

But being ready requires more than an engaging lesson plan. Students need pencils to write with, notebooks to capture their ideas, markers and colored…

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Meet Saoul: The Right School Supplies Help Students Learn, Create and Thrive

September 28, 2026

For 10-year-old Saoul, school is a place filled with people who encourage him to learn, create and become more confident in himself.

A fourth grader with an appreciation for the teachers who support him, Saoul describes his favorite…

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Meet Griffin & Natalie: Supporting Teachers Means Giving Students More Ways to Learn

September 25, 2026

“Our students are the future, and we need to invest in them,” says Griffin Fox, a sixth-grade English Language Arts teacher in St. Paul, Minnesota. “We need to make sure that they are learning well, that they fall in…

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Meet Christyna: Supporting Educators Means Supporting Students

September 25, 2026

For more than a decade, Christyna Sherrod has been a constant presence at Life Prep, growing alongside her students — starting as a paraprofessional, stepping into her role as a school counselor, and now serving as the Assistant Director.…

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How Chipotle and Everyday Acts of Generosity Add Up for Teachers | September Newsletter

September 23, 2026

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When we think about making an impact, it’s easy to picture the big moments: a packed warehouse, a fully stocked classroom, thousands of supplies ready to make their way into the hands of…