school supplies

[potluck6]

Just heard a news story that said teachers now have to buy all the school supplies for their kids.Don't know what states it is I live in ca. wow I bet they don't like it .This is the first I've heard about it I remember somethings were cheap but some expensive like a calculator that could do algebra problems.

[cashrose]

Just heard a news story that said teachers now have to buy all the school supplies for their kids.Don't know what states it is I live in ca. wow I bet they don't like it .This is the first I've heard about it I remember somethings were cheap but some expensive like a calculator that could do algebra problems.

well I don't think it's teachers responsibility but unless if they like.!! Here in Tn parents have to be
involved in their kids school. To provide if possible what their kids class may need. So in that way they won't
ran out of supplies. If they could help or not this is not force. But it amazing when parents turns out helping out
it very very amazing and this also gives the students proved of learning this is great when every parents get involved
 

[msmoneybags48]

Back when my daughter was going to school, I would go to Walgreen's and pick up pencils, pens, paper and notebooks.  My grandson is in school, and the list I had to buy of supplies for him is more extensive; I spent nearly $30 for the first list of supplies.  I went to register him for the first grade, and got another list of stuff he needs from his teacher.  I have to purchase 6 more items, and I will do that this week.  My husband said that the teachers think they are slick and share those items with other children whose parents cannot afford them; I don't mind sharing with someone else, but they cost too much.  Boy, school has changed big time.  I had to spend roughly about $15 for my daughter's supplies, and now, buying supplies for my grandson is really more costly.

[Gerianne]

back in the '60's, we had a bookstore at the school to buy new books.
we went to the local dime store to get our pencils and notebooks.
teachers gave parents a list of things the students needed for that particular year Grammar School.
things are more complicated these days.

[Timberlan127]

Here in New England I don't believe that is the case. Teachers don't get everything they want ( our taxes won't allow it ) but they get the essentials and what they don't get most parents buy. Yes, teachers will usually go the extra mile if they feel it is important but it's not a must.

[cneimsn]

I always wait till My Grandson comes home with a list of what he needs.  Then I take him with me and we go with the list and get his supplies.  Of course there's always something extra he wants but doesn't really need that
get included in the purchase... that's what Grandma's do I think.  Anyway that's what this Grandma does!!  lol  It helps my daughter out somewhat too, buying for school can get quite expensive these days and every little
bit helps.   

[autumnsparklemom]

Most teachers do buy their own things for their classroom. I've heard about it for years. Sometimes teachers do have a wish list they give to the parents.

[thtrngng]

I do not think that teachers have to buy all the supplies for their students. I believe that they were asked to help the school system out by contributing to the cost of the supplies.

[squirrelgirl44]

That is not the case here in Colorado. We get a supply list that we have to buy for our own kids. I think they do buy "extras" and can write that off on their taxes.

[monnee]

If the state is involved in lottery games, schools should be using the $$$$$ that they receive from the lottery to buy school supplies for the kids.

[kerseycarol]

wow that a shame as if the teacher need this  what state is this in  the parents should be the one to by those thing went church last sunday and the church gave away a lot bookbags filled with stuff.

[angprescott]

Here where I live, Parents buy the supplies, and they ask for stuff that is so silly. Last year my daughter needed her own 5 pack of expo markers, post it, certain pens and pencils, 1 in binder and 1/2 in binders, it is all crazy. I was told when I asked about it, that it is not mandatory, but if your child doesn't have something they have to try to borrow from someone or get a used on from the teachers last years classes. I don't know why we even need some of this stuff. Isnt this why we pay school taxes???

[ancmetro]

      It would not be a bad idea after all. First day of class: On every chair and table for each student in the classroom, the teacher should place all the necessary materials for that course.
No deviations. Only what is needed for that class.

[sanglee]

when i used to go to school, supplies were free and were provided for by the lausd. in college though you have to buy your own, i dont know how it works now though

[kimberlymgiles]

This is a requirement in most states. The school system is trying to save money...bummer.