WELCOME TO YEAR SEVEN OF CLEAR THE LIST WITH ALANE!
Yes, we’re still doing this.
Yes, the cart is always full.
And yes — we’d love to shop your list.
The Clear The List movement started back in 2019 with a simple idea:
Teachers supporting teachers.
Since then, it’s grown into a nationwide community — powered by educators, fueled by Amazon wishlists, and kept going by donors like Alane and the Rise Up Foundation. To date, we’ve shopped over 5,000 teacher wishlists. And we’re not slowing down.
We don’t just repost wishlists.
We actually shop them.
And even though we can’t fund every list, we do everything we can to support as many classrooms as possible — with heart, strategy, and a whole lot of sticky notes.
We are getting so excited for 2025 we can’t wait to start shopping.
Check back on June 1st for the registration link to get your list registered with us. Be sure to read our FAQ so you can get your questions answered before registering. Let’s hope this is your lucky year to be shopped!
FAQs:
Why do you ask us to register our list?
We ask you to provide us with basic information about you so we can determine that you’re eligible to receive items from us. We shop for verified teachers at all grade-levels public and private across the US. We include all types of teachers including phys ed, music, art, and special ed.
What if we have already shared our list on a public list elsewhere? Do we still need to register?
Yes you must register with us. Registering your list on another site does not allow us to vet your information. Remember we are on a mission to shop your list not simply help you promote it. There are many sites out there you can also share your list with to help promote it.
How do we get our list shopped?
This is definitely the biggest question we get! Over the past few years, we have built a community of teachers that engage with Alane and each other on social media. The fellowship and camaraderie that has been generated is priceless leading to in-person retreats and life-long friendships amongst teachers. Although shopping your list is important to you and to us, we also value the relationship we build with you as part of our mission to support teachers. So our advice is to engage with us frequently on social media through our posts, stay positive, support other teachers as they get funded and stick with us throughout the year as we support teachers every day through different programs and grants.
Do you clear the lists you shop?
We generally do not clear a list because we want to help as many teachers as possible. Each list varies in size and amount so some lists might be cleared and others partially cleared.
My district does not allow us to share our lists publicly. How can we participate?
We understand many districts limit your ability to connect with donors outside the classroom. We recommend you stick within the guidelines and do your best to comment and engage with us where you can.
How will we know if our list has been shopped?
We make every attempt to tag you in our social media posts when we shop your list, hence our request on the registration form for your social media handles. If we miss tagging you, there will be a gift receipt in your Amazon box with our name.
Why do you ask us for so much information about what we’re teaching and where?
We asked for teacher input on how to best select lists and a lot of you suggested special shopping days for different types of teachers or by location so we’re hoping to find new ways to make it fun! Participation in our Clear The List program is always optional so if you don’t want to join in the fun, we understand!
