What a Teacher Wants, What a Teacher Needs

Teachers. A rare group of men and women we entrust with our children to help them learn and grow. Not only do they teach our children, but they help guide them, support them. These are the men and women we entrust with our most cherished resource. Our hearts and souls. Our children. The men and women who have entered into the noble profession of teaching our children, are making financial sacrifices on our children’s behalf. On average, teachers earn 23.5% less than comparable college graduates with the average public school teacher salary in 2021 being $65,090. Next consider that, a According to a 2021 survey of more than 5,000 pre-K through high school teachers at public, private, and charter schools across the country, teachers spend an average of $750 of their personal money each year on classroom supplies with some spending as much as $1,000-$2,000 annually. However, educators are only allowed to deduct up to $300 of qualified out-of-pocket expenses on their taxes. This money is used to purchase items such as: ? Non-consumable supplies such as books and software; ? Classroom décor; ? Consumable supplies such as paper, pencils, and art supplies; ? Food and snacks; ? Prizes; and ? Cleaning supplies All of these items help to create and promote a meaningful and engaging learning environment. They are the essential tools that allow for safe hands-on-learning by allowing them to be active participants in the educational process. They encourage active learning, the development of different skills, and the adoption of desirable values and attitudes. What a Teacher Wants, What a Teacher Needs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing the supplies teachers in Indian River County need for their classrooms to create a safe, meaningful, and engaging learning environment that they would otherwise purchase with their personal money.

网站

www.teacherneeds.org

What a Teacher Wants, What a Teacher Needs的外部链接

所属行业

非盈利组织

规模

1 人

总部

Vero Beach，Florida

类型

非营利机构

创立

2023