Pinterest Introduces New Initiative to Encourage Educational Use

Pinterest introduces a new initiative to encourage educational use by supporting teachers and learners in using the platform as an educational tool.

Pinterest is launching a new Educators’ Fund initiative, as part of its broader ‘Pinterest for Teachers’ element, to help creators of educational content, making it easy for Pinterest users to focus on learning at home.

Program Focus and Availability

Currently only available to U.S. Pinners, the effort aims to boost Pinterest’s use as a resource in classrooms. It encourages teachers and content creators to use the platform for educational applications, leaving a more enriched learning experience.

Pinterest explains:

“Pinterest for Teachers is a place for educators to find tools and resources to support them in the classroom and on platform – including our first-ever Pinterest Educator’s Fund, a program focused on uplifting creators who inspire teachers and students through educational content.”

Available here, the site offers a number of classroom resources for educators who are interested in using Pinterest Pins in their lesson plans.

Educators’ Fund  to Encourage Educational Use

The fund provides added support for creators in the form of extra training, virtual workshops, and connections to Pinterest’s in-house experts. It also provides the chance for cash grants, although just 20 creators will be chosen. Applications for this component are open until 26 October.

If you are making educational content targeting students, now is the perfect time to increase your Pin reach and receive individual support for growing your Pinterest presence.

Exploring the use of Pins for educational purposes presents an intriguing possibility. Although the platform primarily emphasizes shopping, it also features a diverse collection of content across numerous subjects, which could provide meaningful support in classroom settings and specific areas of study.

Even for those who are not educators, exploring the app can be worthwhile, as it offers insights into its features and the various ways it can be applied for different purposes. Creators interested in applying for the Educators’ Fund should be aware that the application window is closing at the end of the month.

Final Thought

Pinterest’s Educators’ Fund and Teachers program mark a significant step towards broadening the platform’s role in education, providing meaningful support to creators who inspire learning.