Teachers across the country are in full preparation mode, transforming empty classrooms into welcoming learning environments.

Yennifer Castillo tells PEOPLE how she comes up with her creative classroom decor ideas and brings them to life for middle school and high school students throughout her five-year teaching career.

Teachers usually pay for classroom decor, making decorating even harder. The National Education Association noted that the average salary for teachers in the U.S. is $69,597, while it’s just ...

Teachers often have to purchase their own supplies when decorating their classrooms.; Even standard office supplies like pens and paper sometimes come out of teachers' personal money. Here are 10 ...

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For many teachers, decorations are the last thing on their minds right now. Jennifer McKnight, a science teacher at Lakewood High in St. Petersburg, has a reputation as an artsy teacher.

Her classroom in Northern Idaho is now bathed in brown, cream and beige, for a “homey, cozy feeling,” as the 27-year-old teacher puts it. Thrifted bohemian rugs, groovy flower pillows, wicker ...

“I find teacher social media so helpful and inspiring because I get ideas from other teachers all over the country, ... ‘Oh, because she has great decorations in her classroom,’” Ryan said.

Over 100 teachers are joining the district’s staff this year. Around $150,000 is fundraised annually for grants like these. Waco ISD classes will start again on August 14, 2024.