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Why Access to Books Matters for Every Student

September 10, 2026

A book can open a door to learning, imagination, confidence and possibility. But for many students, access to the right books starts at school.

A recent feature from Minnesota Culture Guide highlights how Marine Toys for Tots and…

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Meet Roz | Every Student Deserves the Tools to Learn and Grow

September 9, 2026

For nearly two decades, Roz Strand has dedicated herself to teaching early childhood special education—meeting her students exactly where they are and celebrating every strength they bring into the room. Now teaching first-grade special education, she builds a classroom…

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Meet Principal Jason: Supporting Teachers Today Helps Students Change the World Tomorrow

August 25, 2026

Every teacher walks into their classroom wanting the same thing: to give their students the very best opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. But educators can’t do it alone. For Principal Jason Kuhlman, supporting students starts with making sure…

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2 Million+ Students to Benefit From Kids In Need Foundation’s Back-to-School Effort

August 24, 2026

Kids In Need Foundation expands support to 90,500 teachers and 6,700 schools across 46 states as demand for classroom resources continues to grow

Little Canada, Minn. — As educators across the country prepare for back-to-school season, Kids…

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Why Back-to-School Readiness Matters | August Newsletter

August 19, 2026

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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 makes us…

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Meet Sabrina: Supporting Students & Removing Barriers to Learning

August 10, 2026

For students to thrive in the classroom, they need more than pencils, notebooks, and other essential supplies. They need to feel supported, included, and confident that they belong.

Sabrina, a social worker supporting students in her community, sees…

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Meet Valentina: A Place to Learn, Grow and Be Yourself.

August 5, 2026

Ask eight-year-old Valentina when she feels most confident, and her answer says a lot about what a supportive classroom can mean to a student.

“I feel most confident when I’m around my friends and my teacher because I…

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How Toyota and Kids In Need Foundation Mark Five Years of Supporting Students Through Big Summer Giveback

July 30, 2026

Through Kids In Need Foundation’s national Supply A Student program, more than 680 Toyota dealerships are helping expand access to essential school supplies for under-resourced students in their communities and across the country.

Little Canada, Minn. (July…