Education 4 Everyone

For kids with special needs, the right materials can make a huge difference in the classroom. That’s why Google.org matched user donations (up to $1M) for projects that focused on accessible education on DonorsChoose.org. Together, we’re helping make classrooms more inclusive #ForEveryKid. Learn more

Meet the teachers who inspired us

These teachers are working on some of the most innovative projects around the country for kids with unique learning styles and needs. Click on a teacher’s picture to discover more about their classrooms and how they're using our support to create new learning experiences.

Click the arrows to learn about what these nine teachers are doing

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Ms. Moussiaux

“I try to make learning experiences relevant, by providing students with opportunities to connect their world to my classroom.”

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Ms. Nahalewski

“Each day our team works to find creative ways to motivate and support our students.”

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Ms. Turner

“As a teacher it is my job to differentiate instruction based upon a student’s needs and abilities.”

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Dr. Fagan

“My students throw themselves into projects and their enthusiasm is infectious.”

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Ms. Henry

“I love walking into class and seeing my kids working to gain skills and become more independent in everything that they do.”

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Mr. Payano

“It has been proven over and over that music has the ability to positively impact the lives of my students.”

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Mr. Starr

“I love to offer students instruction in a way that meets their own unique culture, social, emotional and intellectual needs.”

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Mr. Schmitt

“What I love most about teaching is helping my students adapt and integrate with their peers.”

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Ms. Blumenfeld

“My students are out of the box thinkers, and there are no limits to their success.”

Honoring each teacher - and their school district

DonorsChoose.org and Google.org traveled to seven schools across the country over a two-week period to surprise fund teachers who are using innovation in the classroom to improve learning and inclusion for kids with special needs. In addition to surprising the teachers, we funded an additional 740 projects that helped reach over 43,000 students nationwide. Check out our favorite shots below.

Ms. Henry story, from Boston
“Our students have so much to communicate, it is our responsibility to teach them ways to do so.” - Ms. Henry, Boston
Mr. Payano story, from Chicago
“I show my students how to play music with passion and how to express themselves in ways they never have before.” - Mr. Payano, Chicago
Mr. Schmitt story, from Seattle
“My aim is to foster a more inclusive environment so our students can better integrate and thrive in general society.” - Mr. Schmitt, Seattle
Ms. Turner story, from Atlanta
“As a teacher it is my job to differentiate instruction based upon a student’s needs and abilities.” - Ms. Turner, Atlanta
Ms. Nahalewski story, from Salt Lake City
“I love seeing the success students have when they start to feel confident. Sometimes the smallest solution can make the most difference.” - Ms. Nahalewski, Salt Lake City

“Our students have so much to communicate, it is our responsibility to teach them ways to do so.” - Ms. Henry, Boston

Thanks to the YouTube creators who supported this campaign!

A national conversation: Advancing inclusion in our schools.

Last December, Google brought together the National Parent Teacher Association, the Department of Education, and educators to discuss how we could make inclusion a core part of our classroom culture. As a parent, teacher, or school administrator, you can watch the archived Hangout to learn how to influence the direction of special needs education in your community.

Watch the Hangout