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Get Teachers Back to School with #RaiseAHand

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July 15, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 13 Comments

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Last year was my son’s first year of school. Like every mom I thought my child was superkid; supersmart and super ready for anything that first grade threw at him.

What I learned is that while there were some areas he did wonderfully at, some areas he just wasn’t cutting it. To make sure he didn’t fall behind, it required not only he and I work together at night, but weekly tutoring with his teacher AFTER school. Each week she met with him separately for an hour to work on homework. Not as part of a special fee; not as something we did for just a few months, but throughout the whole year. It wasn’t easy, but it made a huge difference for him going forward and his attitude on school (especially reading!)


I can’t tell if he’s scared out of his mind or so excited he can’t wait! Probably both; I know I am! #backtoschool @thebroadcasttv

A photo posted by MamaChallenge.com | Autumn Reo (@autumnreo) on Aug 25, 2014 at 6:17am PDT

Teachers like Mrs. Morales at Viridian Elementary deserve to be recognized not just for their great teaching, but because of their attitude to go”over and beyond.”

Did you know? According to AdoptAClassroom.org:

  • Teachers spend an average of $500 of their own money each year to equip their classrooms
  • 70% of teachers have even purchased apparel items like jackets, socks and shoes for their students
  • 1 in 3 teachers are actually buying clothes for students (along with school supplies) with money from their own pockets

ThredUp

My new favorite website to find back to school clothes for 90% off retail, thredUP.com, has partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to recognize and thank teachers for their hard work and the positive impact they make each day on our children’s lives, just like Mrs. Morales did for my son.

[Tweet “I nominated Ms. Morales! Please vote for her! #RaiseAHand for teachers with @thredUP & @Adopt_classroom: http://bit.ly/1IHMV67 “]

Now until August 23, you can nominate a teacher you think is deserving to win money for their classrooms and a credit with thredUP. Three teachers each win $2,500 for classroom supplies and $500 to thredUP. 50 runner-up winners receive $100 to thredUP. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 8.


Read other inspiring nominations and watch an adorable video of kids thanking teachers at http://www.thredUP.com/Teachers.

 So what teacher will you #RaiseaHand for? 

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Texas blogger, TV contributor, PR pro, and mother of two (including a son with a Congenital Heart Defect) , Autumn Rose Reo is always on the search for REAL SOLUTIONS for REAL PARENTS that REALLY WORK. From parenthood, things to do, reviews, style, recipes and more, she’s always cookin’ up something fun, resourceful and good to know! She’s frequently featured on TV sharing her solutions and in her spare time, she’s helping others promote their business with her own PR shop, The Reo Agency See what she’s burning, party she is planning, or what challenge she is taking on today.

Comments

  1. AvatarRobin (Masshole Mommy) says

    July 15, 2015 at 5:00 am

    My oldest has had a streak of really awesome teachers ,but one stands above the rest for sure. I would nominate her 🙂

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  2. AvatarJennifer says

    July 15, 2015 at 9:38 am

    I absolutely love these. It infuriates me that someone gets paid millions of dollars to catch a ball, but our teachers don’t have the funding to properly supply their classrooms without dipping into their own pockets.

    Reply
  3. AvatarDawn says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:02 am

    I think teachers are some of the most amazing people in the world. What other person would use their own money to supplement their job supplies?

    Reply
  4. AvatarTonya says

    July 15, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Teachers are grossly underpaid. I also very much agree with Jennifer’s comment above!

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  5. AvatarCathi says

    July 15, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    We’ve been lucky enough to live in the same area for almost 40 years. Thus our grandkids are are/have attended the same schools thier father attended. Thier elementary school principal was our daughter’s kindergarten teacher. We’re all good friends. And our oldest grandson is in the same high school our kids graduated from with many of the same teachers and coaches. We’ve been lucky enough to have excellent teacher and mentors for our kids and grands.

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  6. AvatarAimee Smith says

    July 15, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    As a former teacher I know this program will help anyone who is luck enough to win! Tell your favorite teacher thank you!

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  7. AvatarAmy says

    July 15, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    I am also a former teacher! I think this is such a great program!

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  8. AvatarKelly Hutchinson says

    July 15, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    I hate that teachers have to pay so much out of pocket. We try to donate as much as we can to help ease the cost.

    Reply
  9. AvatarJeanette says

    July 15, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    I love this idea! Teacher should be paid a million bucks for all they do, I know my son’s teacher spends soome of her own money too. I will totally be ding this!

    Reply
  10. AvatarSeattle Travel Blogger says

    July 15, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I know teachers sometimes take a lot of flack for only working about 9 months out of the year, but they deserve that break. They are hard working and have to put up with those kids, that’s tough!

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  11. AvatarShauna says

    July 15, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    I have many teachers I would raise a hand for. We have been very blessed and all three kids had the same amazing KINDER teacher and I wouldn’t have had it any other way 🙂 This is a great program. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. AvatarSabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    Teachers work so hard and get so little recognition! Let’s hear it for the teachers!

    Reply
  13. AvatarTy @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    July 16, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Teaching is a hard job and teachers deserve so much more than what they’re getting. Sounds like a great program!

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