Officials with U.S. Cellular said Friday (today), the wireless service provider has decided to bring back its “Calling All Teachers” campaign for the first time since 2010, to donate $500,000 to help teachers fund projects to enhance their students’ learning experience. The company is working with DonorsChoose.org and inviting teachers to post their projects on the site for potential funding. DonorsChoose.org is a philanthropic website that helps teachers find funds from corporate and individual donations for classroom projects.

Don Cochran, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in Iowa, said “Teachers influence children in so many positive ways, so we want to help them provide an excellent learning experience for students,” and that the “Calling All Teachers” campaign is a way for teachers to get the tools they need to advance their students’ education.”

Iowa public school teachers can register online at DonorsChoose.org, affiliate as a U.S. Cellular teacher, then post their classroom projects. When the campaign was held in 2009 and 2010, U.S. Cellular donated $2.1 million to fund more than 3,800 classroom projects, which included purchasing musical instruments, reading games, technology tools and science experiments. All projects must be submitted by Sept. 16 to be eligible for the funding.

And, starting in November, U.S. Cellular also will bring back its “Calling All Communities” campaign for the fifth year. Schools can rally community support for the chance to win a share of $500,000 to fund what their students need the most. The top 20 schools that garner the most community votes will each win $25,000 to use as they wish to improve their educational experience.

For more information, visit uscellular.com.