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Kids in Need Foundation provides $1 million in school supplies to Minnesota teachers
May 5, 2026
In The News
May 5, 2026
Stories
September 16, 2026
Behind every classroom supply is a teacher who knows exactly what their students are capable of. They see the creativity, curiosity, resilience, and potential that can sometimes be difficult to see from the outside—and they keep showing up because they…
In The News
September 16, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL regular season is in full swing, which means Vikings players are back in action on Community Tuesdays, giving back to families and youth who support the team each week.
To kick off Week 1,…
Articles
September 15, 2026
Be the reason a student walks into class prepared. Every pencil packed, every box filled, and every hour given by volunteers helps remove barriers between students and quality education — and there’s no time of year when those hours…
Articles
September 15, 2026
Every year, 2 out of 3 students start the school year without school supplies. For more than 16 million students across the U.S., something as small as a missing pencil or an empty notebook can create an invisible barrier…
In The News
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…
Stories
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…
Articles
September 1, 2026
Chipotle has long been committed to celebrating and supporting teachers, finding meaningful ways to show educators that their dedication is seen and appreciated. In 2025 alone, Chipotle celebrated more than 200,000 teachers and healthcare workers with $2 million in…
Stories
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…