DonorsChoose Goes Back to School

DonorsChoose is a non-profit organization that helps teachers in the United States get funding for in-class projects. ScienceBlogs readers and Seed Media Group raised over $30,000 to support educational programs through the DonorsChoose program earlier this year. DonorsChoose is now making a push to raise over $1 million by September 30. To participate in the Back to School Challenge, click on the banner above, on the Donors Choose link on my sidebar, or here. I have a list of projects that I found interesting here.

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