Herb Kohl Funds Every Project for Wisconsin Teachers on DonorsChoose.org on First Day of School

WISCONSIN -- Wisconsin teachers woke up to shocking news on Tuesday morning. And no, it wasn't JUST because it was the first day of school for them.

They learned that Herb Kohl, former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and former longtime U.S. Senator completed the funding for their project on DonorsChoose.org.

They weren't alone. Nearly 700 projects in 140 school districts across Wisconsin were fully-funded by Herb Kohl Philanthropies on Tuesday.

In total, 600 Wisconsin teachers will receive materials for approximately 43,000 students. The price tag for that amount of giving was about $500,000, according to a report by the Milwaukee Business Journal.

“As the new school year kicks off, we are thrilled to support all of the classroom projects currently posted by teachers right here in Wisconsin," Kohl said in a statement. "We owe a lot to our teachers and hold enormous hope for our students. They are both a constant source of inspiration."

Here are the projects he funded in WAUKESHA:

Get the Wiggles Out: Classroom Seating to Maximize Learning

Mrs. Turnbull

Total cost: $724; 5 donors

Blair Elementary School (Highest Poverty) Waukesha, WI

When I first met the students in the dual language program, I think that it is fair to say that my mind was blown. Never in my previous experiences had I worked in a school where ALL students were... more

My students need the Hokki stools in order to have comfortable, flexible seating arrangements that will result in a more productive learning during small group time.

Wiggling While We Work!

Total cost: $788

Summit View Elementary School Waukesha, WI
Mrs. T. more
My students need nine wobble stools to helps them get the movement many so desperately need while they work! "Thank you so much for funding our project. This project will mean so much to our first grade students and their need to wiggle as they work. With these stools, you have allowed them to meet their natu..." more

Rev Up Recess and Get More Students Active

Total cost: $1,158
Banting Elementary School (High Poverty) Waukesha, WI

Mrs. Wyrick
My students need a variety of equipment at recess time to work on fitness, skills, sportsmanship, social skills, and most of all having fun and being healthy.