Last school year, we were constantly asking students to pay for certain activities to help raise money for different functions. To me this is unfair since a lot of the families were effected by the economy or just trying to make ends meet. Some of the teachers were not branching out to our Partners in Education for donations or funding. It is important to use the different companies for the things we need to support the student for in school or after school activities. These companies are willing to give us something to show they are supporting education in many ways. This could help us to stop asking students and parents, also teachers, for money.
As I was looking for Grants and Partnerships, a lot of companies that I came across have programs that are doing more than donating supplies. They have Grants for schools with special needs to help with a variety of improvements. I can think of million ways we can improve my school from the inside and outside.
I know our school funding is being stretched out and we need to find ways to get more funds. I know we our there for the students and giving them opportunities to be social, athletic, or artistic. We need to prioritize more and do some research to expand our funds and Partners in Education. We are there to support student achievement.
April, I agree with you. After doing this weeks assignment, you and I know there is alot of money waiting to be claimed. You are so right about not hitting up our partners over and over for needs, that is why so many schools lose their partners in education.
ReplyDeleteI like your thinking. I even notice after posting my assignment that we both picked Lowes "Toolbox" but for different reasons.
Here! Here! I agree with you! Our principal told us last year that we should not be asking students and parents for anything. I try not to ask them for supplies or to pay a lot for projects. As educators, our administration should be more aware of grant opportunities that we could actually use. I have never asked our partners in education for anything, but I do know they sponsor breakfasts for our faculty quite often. I am going to find out if they are willing to help us in another way!
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