Teacher Ellis sharing their story about teaching with out the essential supplies

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Meet Ellis: When School Supplies Aren’t a Given

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…

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Myles Price giving away free Game Day Tickets to a Teacher in the KINF Teacher Resource Center

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NFL Vikings partnered with Caribou Coffee to recognize and surprise teachers at Little Canada, MN Teacher Resource Center

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,…

Smiling volunteers packing Supply A Teacher Kits in Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) Warehouse

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Back-to-School Volunteer Opportunities: How to Help Students and Teachers This Year

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…

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Where to Donate School Supplies This Back-to-School Season

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…

Little Canada Minnesota Teacher Resource Center Book Nook.

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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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How Chipotle a Round Up Campaign Turned Everyday Transactions Into Support for Students

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…

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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…