Do you feel obligated to buy school supplies with your own money?

Glue sticks and markers and books, oh, my! Although many schools provide teachers with a small budget for school supplies, those funds are often insufficient to cover classroom needs. In Edutopia's 2007 Readers' Survey, the majority of teachers reported that they spend hundreds of dollars every year out of their own pocket. In fact, only a handful of teachers stated that they never dipped into their wallet to pay for supplies. Though personal spending is the norm for most educators, it's still a controversial practice in a profession that already demands intense commitment without commensurate compensation. Where do you stand on out-of-pocket spending? We want to know!