Together, Staples and Jessica Alba hope to spark the imaginations of the next generation of big thinkers.

Staples plays a proud role in millions of teachers’ and families’ back-to-school shopping rituals providing the expertise they need to kick-start their year of educational discovery. As a busy mom of three, Jessica relies on Staples and its in-store specialists to help find the right tools for her kids’ backpacks and school supplies, and she values the quality time spent with her children during their annual back-to-school shopping trip.

“What I love about Staples is they have incredibly accommodating in-store specialists that helps parents get their kids ready for the school year,” says Jessica. “Back-to-school is a special time for my kids because it signifies a milestone in their lives. It makes it even more meaningful that Staples is partnering with DonorsChoose.org because my children get to experience an important lesson in giving back while we shop for their back to school essentials.”

“Jessica Alba represents the parents who are visiting our stores in search of the supplies their students need to succeed. Her influential voice will propel our charitable efforts and help us create a greater impact in the classroom,” says Steve Matyas, Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Retail, Staples. “Teachers play a crucial role in motivating and inspiring the next generation and as the back-to-school specialty store, Staples is committed to supporting teachers and students through DonorsChoose.org and the Staples for Students scholarship sweepstakes.”

“Staples has been a generous and valued partner for five years, and we’re so thankful for the brand’s continued support of our mission, which helps bring learning to life for thousands of teachers and students in classrooms nationwide,” said Charles Best, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DonorsChoose.org. “We also appreciate Jessica Alba’s support, and thank her for calling on the public to help classrooms in need across the country.”

Shoppers who make a purchase of $25 or more can enter the Staples for Studentsscholarship sweepstakes to win one of five education prizes: a $50,000 grand prize scholarship presented by Jessica Alba, or one of four $25,000 first-prize scholarships.

This year, shoppers can donate to classroom projects in their local areas at Staples stores, and Staples will match donations raised during the back-to-school season.

Together, Staples and DonorsChoose.org have funded more than 700,000 classroom projects for teachers and positively affected more than 18 million students across the country.

Parents, students and teachers can visit local Staples stores or Staples.com to support a classroom project or enter to win the scholarship today.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.

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Lady Gaga shows yet another set of skills in a new PSA for Staples as she teams with the office supply company for it’s Staples for Students program. The pop star surprised a classroom of kids at Walter Reed Middle School in Hollywood by announcing herself as their sub for the day.

“I am Lady Gaga, and I will be your substitute teacher,” she said before getting cut off by a student. “Wait are you the real Lady Gaga?” a child asked to which Gaga responded, “Yes, it’s me.”

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The fundraising campaign program, which supports public education around the country, will benefit Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and DonorsChoose.org. To kick things off, Staples for Students donated $2 million to the causes.

“Not having materials at school is a real problem. That puts a child at a deficit,” Gaga said. “Before we fix that problem, we need to acknowledge that problem.”

Also, Staples launched a contest that will award a lucky entrant a $50,000 scholarship and tickets to Gaga’s Joanne World Tour in Las Vegas.

Giving away a special scholarship + tickets to come see me at the #JOANNEWorldTour stop in Vegas too https://t.co/oJC9rJ8PrU @Staples

— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) June 28, 2017

According to AdWeek, Gaga’s appearance was unscripted and was completely genuine as she asked the kids about their goals and dreams.

“I’m here today to promote a positive learning environment,” said Gaga, adding, “I want kids to love themselves fearlessly.”

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