Classrooms get boost with 'Calling All Teachers' campaign
Teachers in Kane County received the exciting news from U.S. Cellular that their classroom projects had been funded through the company's Calling All Teachers campaign. For a second year, the wireless carrier partnered with philanthropic website DonorsChoose.org to fund $1 million in creative and impactful classroom projects submitted by public school teachers. The local donation of more than $6,400 will benefit more than 730 students in Kane County.
“Teachers continue to forge ahead working hard to educate our children,” said Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL). “Support and concern from the business community makes a significant difference as schools focus on ensuring the success of every child.”
U.S. Cellular focuses its giving on education and the pressing needs of schools. Lack of funding has caused many of them to eliminate critical programs and operate on limited resources. Calling All Teachers is one of the initiatives the phone company developed to offer schools help with these financial challenges.
“Teachers play a big role in the future of our children,” said Chris Rathsack, Director of Sales in Chicago. “We are glad to support them because we know they work hard to make every child's learning experience meaningful and fun.”
Teachers across the country posted classroom projects that ranged from the basic to the technically advanced. Some asked for novels, bookshelves and calculators, while others requested LCD projectors, digital cameras and a TI Navigator system. U.S. Cellular granted requests for teachers at C.M. Bardwell Elementary School, Mabel O'Donnell Elementary School, Josephine Perry Elementary School, Elgin High School, Illinois Park Early Learning Center and Hampshire Elementary School.
“U.S. Cellular's continued support of education is definitely making an impact in schools across the nation,” said Charles Best, founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org. “The company's donations from both last year and this year allow teachers to do more in the classroom, and our children reap the benefits.”
U.S. Cellular made the commitment to invest millions in education during 2009-10 through its Calling All Communities and Calling all Teachers campaigns.
Recently, the company introduced The Belief Project to address common frustrations consumers have with the wireless industry. This initiative also complements U.S. Cellular's growing catalog of cutting-edge phones, all backed by its nationwide 3G network. To learn more about the company's support of education and The Belief Project, visit uscellular.com or check us out on Facebook.