While many of us assume they’re just doing their jobs like any other professional, even the parents of their students don’t realize how often these educators go above and beyond.
While many of us assume they’re just doing their jobs like any other professional, even the parents of their students don’t realize how often these educators go above and beyond.
In particular, many teachers dig into their pockets to provide their students with a better education.
Teachers go out of their way to help their students succeed every year. This often means digging into their savings to provide items that the parents of their students can’t afford. If it weren’t for these generous teachers, many students would be insufficiently prepared for school and start at a disadvantage compared to their classmates.
While it’s easy to envision teachers giving up portions of their income to provide the typical supplies, many teachers do so much more. They often provide supplies that may not be required to complete the student’s schoolwork but help them function better in a social setting. If it weren’t for these donations, many students would face challenges that would inhibit their abilities to function with their classmates.
The supplies teachers have been buying for their students range from the expected to the unusual, including:
Often, school budgets aren’t enough to cover all of the needs of the school’s students. This means parents must provide supplies to help their children learn and get more out of their classwork. When those children come from low-income families, finding adequate supplies can be a challenge.
For families within low-income communities, taking action to help raise money for their child’s classes can help alleviate the burden placed on teachers. This begins with open communication between teachers and the parents of their students.
By working together, teachers and parents can determine the needs of students and create fundraising events to benefit the children. This is an opportunity for everyone in the community to raise money for needy students.
