LEWISTON – More than 20 teachers in Androscoggin County received grants from U.S. Cellular for classroom projects funded through the company’s Calling All Teachers campaign.

The wireless carrier worked with philanthropic website DonorsChoose.org to fund $500,000 in creative and impactful classroom projects submitted by public school teachers.

The local donation of $11,749 benefitted teachers at: Sherwood Heights Elementary School, Washburn Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School in Auburn; Leeds Central School in Leeds; Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School, Farwell Elementary School, Thomas J. McMahon Elementary School, and Governor James B. Longley Elementary School in Lewiston; Minot Consolidated School; Poland Community School; and Sabattus Primary School.

“I want to thank U.S. Cellular for its commitment to supporting education and contributing to classroom projects here in Maine,” said Gov. Paul LePage. “Our teachers should be proud of their efforts and the impact this funding will have on their students’ learning experience.”