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What do you get when you combine a giving organization like OfficeMax with a group of charitable bloggers? A positive difference for education and a big step toward erasing teacher-funded classrooms.
In September 2009, OfficeMax partnered with Mom It Forward and 32 women in different locations across the US to raise awareness about its A Day Made Better program in partnership with Adopt-a-Classroom. Each blogger hosted an event in her area with unique themes from play dates and cocktail …
…Studies show that children do better when their parents are actively involved in their education. In what ways do you contribute to your child’s education? What benefits do you see as a result? How can you support and participate in your child’s school and education to ensure greater success?
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…Teachers are amazing! They inspire our children, build their confidence, encourage them to dream big, and make learning exciting. My boys spend 7 hours a day in school. Recently, my 6YO came home with a “superb” sticker from his teacher for advancing a reading level, and five days later, it’s
…Now that vacation is over and our kids are back at school, it’s time to return to the basics and help our kids be the best students they can be at home and in the classroom. How do you help your kids do their best in school? Any solutions for
“A Day Made Better” is a national cause founded by OfficeMax and nonprofit organization, Adopt-A-Classroom…, to lead the fight to end teacher-funded classrooms. Annually in October, more than 3,500 OfficeMax associates surprise and honor more than 1,000 teachers at 1,000 schools across the
OfficeMax recently kicked off a campaign called A Day Made Better… to help erase teacher-funded classrooms. As part of this initiative, OfficeMax is involving more than 30 “Max Moms” to help spread the word about erasing teacher-funded classrooms through giveaways on their websites and events in their hometowns.
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Offer to babysit a friend's child while they get some "me" time.
Date: Wed., February 29
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: 365 Manners Kids Should Know
