Teachers Say They Spend Hundreds on Classroom Supplies Amid Inflation, Cost-of-Living Struggles

Educators say it’s getting harder to cover out-of-pocket expenses to give their students a more rewarding experience.
Teachers Say They Spend Hundreds on Classroom Supplies Amid Inflation, Cost-of-Living Struggles
Back-to-school supplies are shown for sale at a Walmart store in Encinitas, Calif., U.S., July 28, 2020. Mike Blake/Reuters
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As teachers return to classrooms this year, many say the cost of supplies is taking a heavier toll on their wallets.

In a recent Study.com survey of 500 educators, 83 percent said inflation in the United States has affected their ability to purchase necessary classroom items.
Autumn Spredemann
Autumn Spredemann
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Autumn is a South America-based reporter covering primarily Latin American issues for The Epoch Times.
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