Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers



What happens once I register?
Once you register your needs, I Love Schools, Inc. is notified when a donation is offered. We'll make the match and help you get in touch with the donor, then let you make the arrangements for pick-up/delivery of the gift.
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How does the Teacher Locator work?
We assign a unique seven digit number to every teacher. This number can be used by the teacher to invite potential contributors directly to a teachers iLoveSchools.com page.
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How do you verify that a school exists?
Currently we have 95,000 U.S. Public Schools in our database. When a teacher from any one of these schools registers, his or her address is verified as an authentic school and is assigned a gold star .

When a school who is not yet in our database registers, they are given an opportunity to receive the gold star authentication. The teacher is asked to print the registration completion page and submit this along with their school letterhead. The school is then verified by our staff and given the gold star designation.
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Do I just sit back and wait or can I do anything to help my school get donations?
The I Love Schools, Inc. Staff is currently working on materials to provide to you to help you promote iLoveSchools.com to potential donors. Check back in mid-April for more information on this.

In the meantime, please help us spread word of our services by telling your friends about us, both teachers and donors. If you would like to help in our promotion to the media, contact press@iloveschools.com for more information about contacting local media.
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Should I request donations from I Love Schools, Inc.?
We encourage you to post all of your needs on our website, however at this time we are unable to make direct contributions to individual schools. All of our donations come from individual donors who are searching on our site for teachers to help.
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When registering my school, why do I have to describe our school's political or religious affiliation?
I Love Schools, Inc. does not discriminate against any school however, many people choose to help schools that reflect their own beliefs. Our supporters may have to comply with company, state or federal giving guidelines that specify or exclude certain affiliations. We simply ask that you disclose your school's affiliation to help donors understand their intended recipient.
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How are deductions claimed through the IRS for charitable contributions?
The IRS has issued Publication 526 of December 2003 which explains how deductions are claimed. Please click here for the complete document.
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What precautions should I take when meeting a donor to receive a donation?
All delivery details are for the teacher and donor to decide. We encourage for any delivered donations to be accepted at your school. If you choose to meet outside of a school to accept a donation, please remember to use the same caution you always would when meeting someone for the first time. Other suggestions include:
  • Pick a public spot and time to meet where there will be many people around.
  • If you meet outside of school, tell someone else where you are going.
  • Don't invite a teacher or donor to your home.
  • Don't follow someone to pick up donations, especially if he or she was supposed to bring them to your meeting place.
  • If you feel you are in danger, call the police; it's always better to be safe than sorry.
  • Never worry or feel embarrassed about your behavior; your safety is much more important than one person's opinion of you.
Please understand, I Love Schools, Inc. accepts no responsibility or liability for it's services nor, any results from the use of this website.
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Is my home school, daycare or other educational facility eligible to receive donations?
I Love Schools, Inc welcomes any institution that is geared towards educating students to register for donations. This includes home schools, after-school, daycare centers, Head Start and after-school programs as well as adult education centers. Our primary focus is in helping teachers of pre-K/12 grade ranges but, any educator is welcome to ask for what they need.
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How long does it take to get a donation?
I Love Schools, Inc. relies on outside donors to make donation offers through our website. We cannot guarantee that every donation request will be matched with a donor and are unable to predict how long it will take to find the right donor for your school. We do ask for your help in promoting our site. The more people that know about our service means more potential donors for you and your fellow teachers.
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How do I remove my listing from your site?
Login to your Teacher Administration Page and select the link to delete your account and be removed from iLoveSchools.com. If you choose to do this, please take a minute to tell us why you are leaving. We hate to lose you and want to know what we can do to improve our services
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About Your Privacy
This is a free service. No information you provide including any contact or donation details will be given to any third party, ever. We respect your privacy and will do our best to protect the special relationship between teachers and donors. Click here to see our complete privacy policy.

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