The partnership makes it easy for teachers to start, grow and fund their makerspaces.
Philadelphia, PA – March 13, 2017 – The makerspace movement has become a popular DIY trend in education. Classrooms and school libraries are transforming into learning environments where students, or makers, can experiment, collaborate, and solve problems in a way that can often be more reflective of real world experience. But this movement comes at a cost. PledgeCents, Inc., the fundraising site which helps to bring resources and opportunities to classrooms across the country by alleviating funding needs, is hoping to provide an alternative to the cost by providing options for teachers to purchase their favorite maker products directly through its PledgeCents Marketplace. The most recent partner, Maker Maven, curates maker kits with many of the popular maker products to help teachers get started. With the addition of Maker Maven, teachers and schools are able to fund one of three curated makerspace kits to inspire the next generation of makers, creators and inventors.
“I have seen firsthand the plethora of options teachers have when creating their first makerspace,” said Ricky Johnson, co-founder of PledgeCents. “There are great companies producing effective maker tools, but it can be overwhelming when trying to decide which are best for the students. The team behind Maker Maven takes the guesswork out of it for teachers by using their extensive knowledge of maker tools to curate affordable maker kits.“
Through the partnership, teachers and schools will be able to utilize PledgeCents to seamlessly generate a fundraising page to cover the cost of Maker Maven’s maker kits. The PledgeCents team works with each fundraiser to help raise the necessary funds and will purchase the kits immediately after the fundraiser ends to expedite the process. Anyone interested can visit http://www.pledgecents.com/signup/event/maker-maven to create their own page today.
“Maker Maven is excited and honored to have the opportunity to partner with PledgeCents! Our partnership with this unique crowd funding company will open doors for students and educators to be able to participate in STEAM education and the maker movement. We are looking forward to helping support 21st century learners and future ready schools and libraries”
Maker Maven has been working with students and educators for the past 8 years to provide quality educational resources in the literacy and STEAM fields. Maker Maven’s "Unbox and Start Making™ philosophy allows teachers to start or add to makerspaces easily and affordably. By partnering with the best companies in STEAM education, Maker Maven provides a variety of high tech and low tech maker activities which encourage creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking for learners of all ages.
Representatives from organizations interested in learning more about the program can contact press@pledgecents.com or makermaven@gmail.com for more information.
About PledgeCents, Inc.
PledgeCents is the preferred fundraising platform for all PreK-12 needs. By allowing anyone to raise funds, PledgeCents aims to eliminate the $1.6 billion teachers annually spend out-of-pocket for basic classroom needs. Over 1,800 schools representing over 250 public school districts in 50 states work to raise funds through the PledgeCents platform. With the addition of the newly launched Preferred Partner Program, PledgeCents has partnered with over 45 leading education technology companies to help schools and teachers receive access to the tools they need but cannot afford. For more information please visit: www.pledgecents.com or email info@pledgecents.com with any questions.
About Maker Maven
"Unbox and Start Making" effortlessly with your new Makerspace and STEAM education partner, Maker Maven! Maker Maven is here to help you start or add to your makerspace easily and affordably. We've partnered with the best companies in STEAM education to provide you with a variety of high tech and low tech maker activities suited for learners of all ages. Our STEAM based activities encourage creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking which are all essential skills needed for 21st century learning. Our curriculum-friendly task cards provide guidance for both learners and facilitators. Already have your perfect space in mind? Customize your space with any of our activities! Don't know where to start and need a little help? Select one of our makerspace kits that are designed as an easy way to start making!
