What teachers spend each summer would have (most of) us looking for a new job

Beginning Saturday, Target is offering a promotion for teachers, who on average spend $450 out of their own pocket on necessary classroom supplies. 

What if Target didn’t need to run that promotion?

• What if teachers weren’t spending $450 out of pocket on things they really shouldn’t have to?
• What if teachers got to keep more of their money for their own expenses and not on things necessary to educate children?
• What if principals asked how church and business partnerships could keep money in teacher’s pocketbooks?

I know, I know.  That’s pie in the sky thinking.

We’re comfortable with the idea that this annual summer expense is just a necessary part of the teaching profession. 

And yes, I know there are jobs where you perhaps buy your own tools or your own supplies.

I also know there’s LOTS of other jobs where you don’t.  I shutter to think if I had to buy my own legal pads.  Or pens.  Or post-it notes. 

The more churches and businesses partner with public schools, the less need there will be for promotions like this from Target.

Church and businesses who partner with schools help teachers.  Send this onto a teacher who could benefit from a church or business partnership.  We’d love to discuss how a church or business partnership can help teachers not have to do a Target run for their classrooms.