Pinterest for teachers
Discover trusted resources and inspiration for educators and education creators, designed to help you thrive all school year long.
A nurturing platform for all
Everyone deserves a safe space to explore. Teens have told us that Pinterest is their personal space online. And we want to do everything we can to protect and respect the privacy of our teen users as they explore and grow on our platform—which is why we’ve put several safeguards in place:
Teen accounts are private by default
You can set up parental passcodes
Settings include no contact without consent settings
About the Pinterest Educator’s Fund
The Pinterest Educator’s Fund supports creators of educational content. Selected participants will gain access to:
Educational webinars on Pinterest organic content best practices hosted by Pinterest
Connect directly with Pinterest during office hours
Hear from top Pinterest experts in the space
Select participants will also be eligible to earn a grant to further support their content growth on Pinterest.
Who can apply
The Pinterest Educator’s Fund supports educational content creators from all backgrounds who adhere to the following criteria:
18+ years old
Have uploaded at least 30 high-quality, education-focused content (Pins) in the last year
Have saved educational Pins to a board and/or curated educational Pins in the last 30 days
Are interested in learning how to leverage Pinterest to grow their content and support educators and teachers in the classroom
FAQ
Education creators have always inspired people on Pinterest, sharing ideas that help classrooms, homes and communities thrive. Participating in the Pinterest Educator’s Fund offers an opportunity to connect with fellow creators in the education space, learn from Pinterest experts and access resources and potential grants to help them grow on the platform.
Participants will receive personalized education and dedicated time with Pinterest experts, and an opportunity to earn a cash grant through content challenges.
Participants are encouraged to attend virtual sessions, create organic content incorporating Pinterest best practices and features such as auto-import, collages, board sharing and more.
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Millions of people turn to Pinterest for educational content every month, with teachers using the platform for classroom inspiration and lesson planning.
Pinterest created the Educator’s Fund to connect with and support the growth of education-focused content creators. The program aims to empower educators by offering Pinterest best practices and knowledge to help them reach wider audiences and continue making a positive impact both in and out of the classroom.
Educational content best practices
Content optimization
Create what you want to see
Share your great classroom creations as Pins. If you’re inspired, other teachers will be, too. And make your content easy to find by adding clear titles, detailed descriptions and relevant tags so other educators can benefit from your ideas.
Discoverability
Save what inspires you
Pin or save content that resonates with you. The more you save, the more Pinterest will customize your recommendations to fit your teaching style and needs, helping you discover even more relevant resources for your classroom.
Organization
Curate your ideas
Group your Pins on themed boards with clear titles and sections, making it simple to find, sort, and share your classroom resources. Use the “Find more ideas” feature to discover additional content that fits your needs.
Visual quality
Show and tell
Create Pins with clear, high-quality visuals and engaging text to inspire educators, and use vertical formats for the best mobile experience.
Shareability
Share with the class
You’re creating and curating new things all the time: lesson plans, resources, seasonal classroom decor inspo. And so are other teachers on Pinterest. Make sure to share all through the year to help your content reach people looking for ideas like yours.
More inspo for teachers and students
In partnership with the Inspired Internet Pledge (IIP), Pinterest has created a (Me)dia Mindfulness board to help youth and adults navigate the noise of today’s digital world and cultivate an intentional internet experience that inspires and empowers. Here, you’ll find tools and resources that equip both youth and adults with a comprehensive understanding of how to find what they need, evaluate information with confidence and take meaningful action to support their own digital wellbeing.
Pinterest has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to create “Decompression Zones” at Clubs around the country. These zones are calming, sensory-friendly spaces designed to help youth manage transitions and develop self regulation skills.
BGCA is also engaging educators, youth workers and more to share how similar spaces can be created in and out of the classroom. Pinterest boards offer hands-on tips and inspiration.
Stay in touch
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