Teachers: Are you spending your own money on classroom supplies? We want to hear about it
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What is your first and last name? *
What city or town and state do you live in? *
Which school and district are you connected to? Full names, please. *
What’s your title? *
How many years have you taught?
Have you ever spent your own money on supplies for your classroom?
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In the 2023-24 school year, how much of your own money do you estimate you spent on supplies?
Is that more, less, or about the same as what you would typically spend on school supplies compared to other years? 
What did you purchase for your classroom? 
How much of your own money do you expect to spend on supplies during the 2024-25 school year? 
How would your classroom or your approach as an educator be different if you didn’t spend your own money? 
What is your district's policy — if you know — on providing teachers with a stipend to spend on their classrooms? 
Have you ever used a crowdfunding site like GoFundMe to raise money for school supplies?
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If so, how much were you able to raise?
What do you wish others — such as your superintendent, administrators, or parents — knew about this issue? 
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