Purpose
Limeades for Learning is a national initiative of SONIC Drive-In to support U.S. public school teachers in local communities. In partnership with DonorsChoose.org, SONIC will provide essential funds needed for learning materials and innovative teaching techniques to inspire creativity and learning for today’s youth. SONIC fans get to vote on their favorite projects, and the winning projects get funded.
Contact(s)
Limeaides for Learning website
Financial Criteria
None
Eligibility
- Any U.S. public, magnet, or charter school teacher who registers, or is currently registered, as a SONIC Teacher on DonorsChoose.org.
- Must be a full-time educator at a public school (employed by the district), spending at least 75% of their time working directly with students.
AT Services Provided/Covered
- No AT services are provided or covered.
AT Devices Provided/Covered
- Aids for Hearing Impaired
- Aids for Vision Impaired
- Mobility Seating/Positioning
- Environmental Adaptations
- Learning & Developmental
- Speech Communication
Application Process
- Teachers must register online at DonorsChoose.org.
Pieces of the Puzzle
- The SONIC Foundation will donate directly to fund classroom projects or match donations submitted by teachers in SONIC communities through DonorsChoose.
- Teachers may receive support during Teacher Appreciation Month in May, Back-to-School in August, and at any time during the year through other Limeades for Learning funding events.
- All requested resources must be used by students or to directly provide a student experience.
- DonorsChoose.org will not accept requests for labor, capital improvements, or vehicle purchases.
- SONIC will fund a maximum of $600 toward a winning project.
- This program is not designed to specifically fund assistive technology; however, any proposal can be submitted that would assist the local teacher to get what is needed.
- Teachers are encouraged to stop by their local SONIC Drive-In and introduce themselves to the manager. Together, they may discover ways they can collaborate to bring learning and creative resources to students.
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