Submitted by Lisa McPherson (not verified) on March 27, 2008 - 18:54.
I am a third grade teacher in a very large county system. As a single parent of two children I really cannot afford to spend as much money in my classroom as I did when I was married, and before having my own children. Many of my students come to school without supplies, or a very limited amount. I am afraid to really add up what I spend each month or per year on my classroom. Usually I spend my money to make my job easier. After reading some of the comments, I feel very selfish saying that, but it is the truth. I don't mind spending my money on books because I look at that as building a professional library. This year we were given $100 to spend and that was Title I funds. The governor of my state, for the past two years, has given each full-time educator $100 at the beginning of the school year. I know it helps, but not nearly enough.
Out of pocket spending on supplies
Submitted by Lisa McPherson (not verified) on March 27, 2008 - 18:54.
I am a third grade teacher in a very large county system. As a single parent of two children I really cannot afford to spend as much money in my classroom as I did when I was married, and before having my own children. Many of my students come to school without supplies, or a very limited amount. I am afraid to really add up what I spend each month or per year on my classroom. Usually I spend my money to make my job easier. After reading some of the comments, I feel very selfish saying that, but it is the truth. I don't mind spending my money on books because I look at that as building a professional library. This year we were given $100 to spend and that was Title I funds. The governor of my state, for the past two years, has given each full-time educator $100 at the beginning of the school year. I know it helps, but not nearly enough.