Krikorian, a former teacher, spent at least $4,000 of her own money on her fifth-grade classroom, reflecting a broader issue where many teachers fund their classrooms out of their own pockets. Despite this, the National Teacher and Principal Survey found that about 94% of teachers spent an average of $459 on supplies during the 2019–20 school year. Krikorian, who left teaching in 2023 due to long hours, high demands, and personal expenses, believes schools should allocate specific budgets for classrooms to alleviate this financial burden.
A Former Teacher Who Spent at Least $4,000 on Her Students Details What She Bought and Why Educators ‘Feel a Lot of Pressure to Spend Their own Money’
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