Are You Aware?

Over ninety percent of teachers use their own money for their classroom and students. Some examples, the students aren't grasping a concept so the teacher purchases materials to help present the concept in a more understanding manner. A new teacher needs to decorate their classroom or help less fortunate students participate on field trips. School districts and schools themselves do a good job providing the basics. Students do get a supply list for their classes but, parents are not required to purchase school supplies. Some families won't or cannot afford to buy their children's needed supplies. Thank goodness for the other organizations providing supplies at the beginning of the school year. But, as the school year progresses there becomes a void. Supplies are low or the budget is exhausted and project materials are needed to help the students learn. The result, teachers spend their own money, on average $500-$1,000 a year.