Submitted by Sara (not verified) on May 28, 2008 - 13:32.
I have just completed my seventh year of teaching and I found out in the beginning how costly teaching can be. I know go to Wal-mart in the late summer, when they have all the school supplies on sale at a greatly discounted price and I stock up. Also I have given each student a holiday gift of crayons and glue in the past. This year though I really got upset by the attitude that many of my students had about my being able to give them all of their supplies. Although I am generally a generous person, I truly felt that they (students and parents alike) taken advantage of my generous spirit. Not only do I have to supply the students needs, but I also purchase educational materials and professional literature. In the beginning of my teaching career I know that I spend probably between $500 and $750 a year. However, I cut way back this past year and I probably only spend around $250. It is a shame that school districts are having to cut back their budgets so severely that they can no longer help supply the needs of the students.
Money spent in the classroom
Submitted by Sara (not verified) on May 28, 2008 - 13:32.
I have just completed my seventh year of teaching and I found out in the beginning how costly teaching can be. I know go to Wal-mart in the late summer, when they have all the school supplies on sale at a greatly discounted price and I stock up. Also I have given each student a holiday gift of crayons and glue in the past. This year though I really got upset by the attitude that many of my students had about my being able to give them all of their supplies. Although I am generally a generous person, I truly felt that they (students and parents alike) taken advantage of my generous spirit. Not only do I have to supply the students needs, but I also purchase educational materials and professional literature. In the beginning of my teaching career I know that I spend probably between $500 and $750 a year. However, I cut way back this past year and I probably only spend around $250. It is a shame that school districts are having to cut back their budgets so severely that they can no longer help supply the needs of the students.